Prepare against William Molina
United States · World #51,843 classical · FIDE ID 2026538
When preparing against William Molina, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by William Molina, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find William Molina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Molina 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 | 1,886 | 2,085 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Molina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Molina's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 73.3% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Molina usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Molina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
William Molina's chess games
All 30 games by William Molina in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Movses Movsisyan | 2,342 | Tulsa Open | C59 |
| May 2010 | Jaime Fernandez | 2,021 | 28th North American Open | D36 |
| May 2010 | Carl D Latino | 2,015 | 28th North American Open | A45 |
| May 2010 | Terry L Wright | 2,009 | 28th North American Open | A90 |
| May 2002 | Robert William Clark | 1,998 | ch-Texas Amateur | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th North American Open | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| Tulsa Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,349 |
| Thompson Memorial Open U1800 | 2001 | 4 | 4 | 2,030 |
| 5th WchT U26 Group2 | 1985 | 4 | 0 | 1,961 |
| 109th US Open | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| ch-WchT U26 05th final C | 1985 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-Texas Amateur | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 1,969 |
| 2026 Texas Team Chess Championship | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Molina's chess games?
30 games by William Molina, from Jul 2010 to Oct 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 William Molina has played.
What does William Molina play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, William Molina opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Molina answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does William Molina play as White?
As White, William Molina's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Molina play as Black?
As Black, William Molina most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is William Molina's FIDE rating?
William Molina is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Sep 2011).
How many games has William Molina played?
Our database contains 30 games by William Molina, covering Jul 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Molina?
30 games by William Molina 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.