Prepare against Christoph Menezes
IM · Austria · World #2,567 classical · FIDE ID 1617001
When preparing against Christoph Menezes, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 20.0% over 35 games.
Our database contains 849 games by Christoph Menezes, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Menezes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Menezes 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 | 2,356 | 2,438 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,392 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,403 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 849 | 296 | 326 | 227 | 34.9% |
| As White | 437 | 170 | 161 | 106 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 412 | 126 | 165 | 121 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Menezes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Menezes's side.
First moves as White (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 282 | 64.5% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 96 | 22.0% | 49.5% |
| c4 | 51 | 11.7% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 1.8% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Menezes usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Menezes usually continues c4 (69.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Menezes usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Menezes usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Menezes usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Menezes usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 56.8% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 65 | 36.9% | 54.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.5% | 81.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 137 | 89.0% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 6.5% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.2% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
Christoph Menezes's chess games
All 849 games by Christoph Menezes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 296 wins, 326 draws, 227 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 49 | 16/24/9 | 32.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 48 | 21/17/10 | 43.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 17/9/12 | 44.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 14/10/11 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 10/13/10 | 30.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 19/19/16 | 35.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 35 | 7/19/9 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Milos Perunovic | 2,631 | Styrian Open A | C65 |
| Aug 2016 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,582 | 55th Wch U20 | A29 |
| Mar 2017 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,579 | chT2O-AUT 1617 | E94 |
| Jun 2018 | Jiri Stocek | 2,570 | 13th Teplice Open | A21 |
| Dec 2010 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,560 | 19th Donau Open | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 85 | 52.5 | 2,354 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2012 | 32 | 19.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2016 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,301 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2008 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,903 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2008 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,758 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2010 | 14 | 9 | 1,839 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Menezes's chess games?
849 games by Christoph Menezes, from Jul 2008 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 Christoph Menezes has played.
What does Christoph Menezes play on the first move as White?
Across 437 games with White in our database, Christoph Menezes opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Menezes answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Christoph Menezes play as White?
As White, Christoph Menezes's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (38 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 437 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Menezes play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Menezes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (54 games, 35.2% win rate); Catalan (35 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Christoph Menezes's FIDE rating?
Christoph Menezes is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,438 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Christoph Menezes played?
Our database contains 849 games by Christoph Menezes, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 296 wins, 326 draws, 227 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Menezes?
849 games by Christoph Menezes 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.