Prepare against Andres Hidalgo Mena
FM · Spain · World #7,407 classical · FIDE ID 2202352
When preparing against Andres Hidalgo Mena, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 57 games by Andres Hidalgo Mena, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andres Hidalgo Mena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andres Hidalgo Mena 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 | 2,216 | 2,280 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,223 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 36.8% |
| As White | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andres Hidalgo Mena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andres Hidalgo Mena's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Mena usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mena usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mena usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 11.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Andres Hidalgo Mena's chess games
All 57 games by Andres Hidalgo Mena in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jose Manuel Gil Gonzalez | 2,425 | chT-Catalunya | B04 |
| Jan 1994 | Antonio Gallego Montes | 2,170 | Sitges Open | A29 |
| Jul 2002 | Juan Dominguez Rueda | 2,143 | 28th Sitges Open | C25 |
| Jan 1993 | Emmanuel R. Perez | 2,125 | Caceres Open | C17 |
| Jan 2002 | Xavier Lopez Roca | 2,092 | 28th Sitges Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitges Open | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,062 |
| ch-Catalunya | 1995 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| 28th Sitges Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,309 |
| Valencia Open | 1990 | 6 | 3 | 2,432 |
| chT-Catalunya | 1994 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,372 |
| St Cugat Open | 1994 | 4 | 3 | 2,420 |
| 3rd Hostafrancs Open | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 2,228 |
| 18th Benasque Open | 1998 | 2 | 0 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andres Hidalgo Mena's chess games?
57 games by Andres Hidalgo Mena, from Apr 2003 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 Andres Hidalgo Mena has played.
What does Andres Hidalgo Mena play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Andres Hidalgo Mena opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andres Hidalgo Mena answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Andres Hidalgo Mena play as White?
As White, Andres Hidalgo Mena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andres Hidalgo Mena play as Black?
As Black, Andres Hidalgo Mena most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Andres Hidalgo Mena's FIDE rating?
Andres Hidalgo Mena is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Andres Hidalgo Mena played?
Our database contains 57 games by Andres Hidalgo Mena, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andres Hidalgo Mena?
57 games by Andres Hidalgo Mena 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.