Prepare against Colin Menzies
FM · Ireland · World #10,766 classical · FIDE ID 2502755
Our database contains 94 games by Colin Menzies, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Colin Menzies's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Colin Menzies 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 | 2,158 | 2,215 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,186 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,176 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 41 | 18 | 35 | 43.6% |
| As White | 48 | 21 | 8 | 19 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Colin Menzies's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Colin Menzies's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 58.3% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 15 | 31.3% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.4% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 44.6% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Menzies usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Menzies usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Menzies usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Menzies usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Menzies usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Menzies usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 38.1% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
Colin Menzies's chess games
All 94 games by Colin Menzies in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 41 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Alan B Merry | 2,422 | London Classic Rapid Open | A26 |
| Dec 2017 | David Zakarian | 2,346 | London Classic Rapid Open | B30 |
| Dec 2018 | Michal Paterek | 2,328 | 10th London Classic Open | A11 |
| Dec 2018 | John Merriman | 2,261 | 10th London Classic Open | A13 |
| Nov 2016 | Karl Johan Ribbegren | 2,248 | 32nd EU-Cup | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,274 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,217 |
| Bunratty Masters Open 20th | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,136 |
| 32nd EU-Cup | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,199 |
| Bunratty Masters Open 17th | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,051 |
| London Classic Rapid Open | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 2,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Colin Menzies's chess games?
94 games by Colin Menzies, from Nov 2009 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 Colin Menzies has played.
What does Colin Menzies play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Colin Menzies opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Colin Menzies answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Colin Menzies play as White?
As White, Colin Menzies's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Colin Menzies play as Black?
As Black, Colin Menzies most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Colin Menzies's FIDE rating?
Colin Menzies is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Colin Menzies played?
Our database contains 94 games by Colin Menzies, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Colin Menzies?
94 games by Colin Menzies 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.