Prepare against Baptiste Menard
France · World #11,807 classical · FIDE ID 26012790
Our database contains 65 games by Baptiste Menard, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Baptiste Menard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Baptiste Menard 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 | 2,144 | 2,267 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,282 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,237 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 23 | 10 | 32 | 35.4% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Baptiste Menard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Baptiste Menard's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 70.6% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Menard usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Menard usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Menard usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Menard usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Menard usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Baptiste Menard's chess games
All 65 games by Baptiste Menard in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E63 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Glenn C Flear | 2,455 | 2nd Espalion Open | C78 |
| Apr 2019 | Sevan Buscara | 2,426 | Lyon IM 04 | B06 |
| Jul 2017 | Alain Genzling | 2,381 | 2nd Espalion Open | B40 |
| Jan 2021 | Yohan Benitah | 2,377 | chT-FRA 16 Final-B | D11 |
| Jan 2021 | Aurelien Crut | 2,359 | chT-FRA 16 Final-B | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA 16 Final-B | 2021 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| 3rd Espalion Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,116 |
| 2nd Espalion Open | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,430 |
| Lyon IM 04 | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,215 |
| Maia Chess Open | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2,064 |
| ch-Savoie | 2014 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,726 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Baptiste Menard's chess games?
65 games by Baptiste Menard, from Sep 2010 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 Baptiste Menard has played.
What does Baptiste Menard play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Baptiste Menard opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Baptiste Menard answers 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Baptiste Menard play as White?
As White, Baptiste Menard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Baptiste Menard play as Black?
As Black, Baptiste Menard most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Baptiste Menard's FIDE rating?
Baptiste Menard is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Baptiste Menard played?
Our database contains 65 games by Baptiste Menard, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Baptiste Menard?
65 games by Baptiste Menard 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.