Prepare against Thomas Mollema
CM · NLD · World #6,265 classical · FIDE ID 1034987
Our database contains 285 games by Thomas Mollema, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Mollema's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Mollema before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,240 | 2,267 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,294 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 93 | 85 | 107 | 32.6% |
| As White | 128 | 51 | 38 | 39 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 157 | 42 | 47 | 68 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Mollema's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Mollema's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 89.8% | 55.7% |
| f4 | 10 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mollema usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mollema usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mollema usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mollema usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Mollema usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Mollema usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 70.0% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 22 | 27.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 21 | 39.6% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 20 | 37.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 22.6% | 33.3% |
Thomas Mollema's chess games
All 285 games by Thomas Mollema in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 93 wins, 85 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Khoi Pham | 2,462 | Dutch League 2025-26 | C42 |
| Jul 2017 | Li Riemersma | 2,452 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A81 |
| Nov 2017 | Jelmer Jens | 2,408 | chT-NED 1718 | C47 |
| May 2020 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,401 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| Apr 2024 | Jan Willem Van de Griendt | 2,372 | chT-NED 2324 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 1,895 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2013 | 15 | 9 | 2,020 |
| 57th Groningen Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,392 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,180 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,697 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Mollema's chess games?
285 games by Thomas Mollema, from Mar 2010 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Thomas Mollema has played.
What does Thomas Mollema play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Thomas Mollema opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Mollema answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Thomas Mollema play as White?
As White, Thomas Mollema's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Mollema play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Mollema most often plays: Dutch Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Thomas Mollema's FIDE rating?
Thomas Mollema is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Thomas Mollema played?
Our database contains 285 games by Thomas Mollema, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 85 draws, 107 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Mollema?
285 games by Thomas Mollema reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.