Prepare against Elias Menassa
Colombia · World #20,405 classical · FIDE ID 4401093
When preparing against Elias Menassa, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 71 games by Elias Menassa, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elias Menassa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Menassa 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 | 2,054 | 2,139 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,139 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,161 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 25 | 7 | 39 | 35.2% |
| As White | 37 | 18 | 3 | 16 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Menassa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Menassa's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 91.9% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Menassa usually continues b4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Menassa usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Menassa usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Menassa usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Elias Menassa's chess games
All 71 games by Elias Menassa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 7 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E69 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Carlos Ramirez | 2,320 | ch-COL sf | D63 |
| Jan 1995 | Fabio La Rota | 2,320 | ch-COL sf | B15 |
| Jan 1992 | Henry Contreras | 2,265 | Bogota Lat Cup | C00 |
| Jan 2000 | Daniel Fernando Nunez V | 2,202 | Cartagena Open | B38 |
| Oct 2001 | Carmelo Rivera | 2,015 | Cartagena Champions Cup | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,359 |
| Cartagena Champions Cup | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,364 |
| ch-COL 43 | 1995 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,060 |
| COL pre olympic sf2 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,915 |
| Pico City Open | 1996 | 7 | 2 | 2,198 |
| Semifinal De Mayores Absoluto Colombia 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,835 |
| Bolivar por la Paz Open | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,255 |
| Bogota Lat Cup | 1992 | 5 | 1 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Menassa's chess games?
71 games by Elias Menassa, from Apr 2003 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 Elias Menassa has played.
What does Elias Menassa play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Elias Menassa opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Menassa answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Elias Menassa play as White?
As White, Elias Menassa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Menassa play as Black?
As Black, Elias Menassa most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Elias Menassa's FIDE rating?
Elias Menassa is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Elias Menassa played?
Our database contains 71 games by Elias Menassa, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 39 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Menassa?
71 games by Elias Menassa 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.