Prepare against Walter Rene Molano
Colombia · World #94,832 classical · FIDE ID 4405579
When preparing against Walter Rene Molano, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 223 games by Walter Rene Molano, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Walter Rene Molano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Rene Molano 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 | 1,744 | 1,804 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,744 | 1,816 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,902 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 87 | 24 | 112 | 39.0% |
| As White | 109 | 46 | 10 | 53 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 114 | 41 | 14 | 59 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Rene Molano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Rene Molano's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 94.5% | 45.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Molano usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Molano usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Molano usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Molano usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Molano usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 91.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.1% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 65.7% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 31.4% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Walter Rene Molano's chess games
All 223 games by Walter Rene Molano in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 87 wins, 24 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Carlos Julio Florez | 2,045 | Pereira Pelaez Memorial | A45 |
| Apr 2015 | Paola Andrea Matta | 2,029 | Pereira Forero Cup 2nd | E46 |
| Jan 2009 | Luz Adriana Monsalve | 2,027 | 21st Manizales Open | B01 |
| Jul 2024 | Jorge Hernan Lopez Ramirez | 1,953 | Pereira U2000 Open | C50 |
| May 2024 | S Franklin Manotas | 1,947 | 18th American Continental | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 27 | 12 | 1,713 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,804 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,829 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,578 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Clásico | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,850 |
| Pereira Risaraldense Cup D | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Rene Molano's chess games?
223 games by Walter Rene Molano, from Mar 2013 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 Walter Rene Molano has played.
What does Walter Rene Molano play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Walter Rene Molano opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Rene Molano answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Walter Rene Molano play as White?
As White, Walter Rene Molano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Rene Molano play as Black?
As Black, Walter Rene Molano most often plays: Italian Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Walter Rene Molano's FIDE rating?
Walter Rene Molano is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,744 in rapid and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Walter Rene Molano played?
Our database contains 223 games by Walter Rene Molano, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 24 draws, 112 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Rene Molano?
223 games by Walter Rene Molano 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.