Prepare against Tibor Molnar
Hungary · World #84,955 classical · FIDE ID 730750
When preparing against Tibor Molnar, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 72 games by Tibor Molnar, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Molnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Molnar 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 | 1,773 | 1,926 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,774 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 13 | 25 | 34 | 18.1% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Molnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Molnar's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 96.4% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Molnar usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 64.0% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 28.0% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Tibor Molnar's chess games
All 72 games by Tibor Molnar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 25 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Janos Lazar | 2,194 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | D02 |
| Feb 2009 | Matyas Donko | 2,010 | chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | B75 |
| Nov 2008 | Peter Puha | 2,009 | chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | D02 |
| Apr 2010 | Janos Farkas | 1,955 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | B93 |
| Mar 2010 | Gabor Egyed | 1,929 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,025 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,662 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,729 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,730 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,829 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,632 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Molnar's chess games?
72 games by Tibor Molnar, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Tibor Molnar has played.
What does Tibor Molnar play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Tibor Molnar opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Molnar answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tibor Molnar play as White?
As White, Tibor Molnar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Molnar play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Molnar most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Tibor Molnar's FIDE rating?
Tibor Molnar is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Tibor Molnar played?
Our database contains 72 games by Tibor Molnar, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 25 draws, 34 losses (18.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Molnar?
72 games by Tibor Molnar 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.