Prepare against Antonio Minana Menor
Spain · World #24,827 classical · FIDE ID 2218640
When preparing against Antonio Minana Menor, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 81 games by Antonio Minana Menor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Minana Menor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Minana Menor 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 | 2,019 | 2,125 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,102 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,103 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 16 | 38 | 33.3% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 42 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Minana Menor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Minana Menor's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 97.4% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Menor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Menor usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Menor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Menor usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Antonio Minana Menor's chess games
All 81 games by Antonio Minana Menor 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Juan Francisco Defez Gomez | 2,186 | Valencia Autonomico-B | D02 |
| Jan 2005 | Daniel 1984 Salvador Lopez | 2,127 | chT-Valencia Div Honor | B93 |
| Jan 2009 | Manuel Jordan Arenas | 2,116 | Valencia Autonomico Norte A | B53 |
| Feb 2009 | Cesar Garcia Martinez | 2,040 | Valencia Autonomico Norte A | B78 |
| Jan 2009 | Manuel Pastor Domingo | 2,010 | Valencia Autonomico Norte A | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Autonomico | 2003 | 14 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,850 |
| Alzira Open | 1995 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Xeraco Region Preferente | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| Valencia Autonomico Norte A | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
| Massanassa Open | 1995 | 5 | 3 | – |
| chT-ESP Div 2 | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 1,870 |
| Valencia Preferente | 1995 | 5 | 2 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 81 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Minana Menor's chess games?
81 games by Antonio Minana Menor, 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 Antonio Minana Menor has played.
What does Antonio Minana Menor play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Antonio Minana Menor opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Minana Menor answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Antonio Minana Menor play as White?
As White, Antonio Minana Menor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Minana Menor play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Minana Menor most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Antonio Minana Menor's FIDE rating?
Antonio Minana Menor is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Antonio Minana Menor played?
Our database contains 81 games by Antonio Minana Menor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Minana Menor?
81 games by Antonio Minana Menor 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.