Prepare against Cesar Gimenez Menchon
CM · Spain · World #13,014 classical · FIDE ID 2292947
When preparing against Cesar Gimenez Menchon, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 481 games by Cesar Gimenez Menchon, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Gimenez Menchon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Gimenez Menchon 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 | 2,129 | 2,249 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,063 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,142 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 481 | 187 | 67 | 227 | 38.9% |
| As White | 242 | 96 | 38 | 108 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 239 | 91 | 29 | 119 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Gimenez Menchon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Gimenez Menchon's side.
First moves as White (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 59.9% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 51 | 21.1% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 14.9% | 30.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.7% | 27.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Menchon usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Menchon usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Menchon usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Menchon usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Menchon usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Menchon usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 44 | 41.1% | 52.3% |
| d6 | 34 | 31.8% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 15.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 54.9% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 16 | 19.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 18.3% | 26.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Cesar Gimenez Menchon's chess games
All 481 games by Cesar Gimenez Menchon in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Sep 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: 187 wins, 67 draws, 227 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 35 | 14/3/18 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Apr 2019 | Pablo Cruz Lledo | 2,436 | ch-Alicante Universitario | D40 |
| Apr 2019 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,423 | ch-Alicante Universitario | C01 |
| Aug 2023 | Omar Garcia Blanco | 2,404 | La Palma Island Open | B07 |
| Aug 2026 | Oliwia Kiolbasa | 2,391 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 78 | 25 | 2,053 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 15.5 | 2,085 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,985 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| chT-Madrid 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,224 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| 8th Alcoy Tabiya | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Gimenez Menchon's chess games?
481 games by Cesar Gimenez Menchon, from Jan 2006 to Sep 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 Cesar Gimenez Menchon has played.
What does Cesar Gimenez Menchon play on the first move as White?
Across 242 games with White in our database, Cesar Gimenez Menchon opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Gimenez Menchon answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Cesar Gimenez Menchon play as White?
As White, Cesar Gimenez Menchon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 242 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Gimenez Menchon play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Gimenez Menchon most often plays: Philidor (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Cesar Gimenez Menchon's FIDE rating?
Cesar Gimenez Menchon is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Cesar Gimenez Menchon played?
Our database contains 481 games by Cesar Gimenez Menchon, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 67 draws, 227 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Gimenez Menchon?
481 games by Cesar Gimenez Menchon 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.