Prepare against Etienne Mensch
IM · France · World #6,300 classical · FIDE ID 604992
When preparing against Etienne Mensch, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 552 games by Etienne Mensch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Etienne Mensch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Etienne Mensch 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 | 2,239 | 2,381 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,369 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,266 | 2,282 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 552 | 220 | 162 | 170 | 39.9% |
| As White | 275 | 117 | 85 | 73 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 277 | 103 | 77 | 97 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Etienne Mensch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Etienne Mensch's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 253 | 92.0% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.4% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.5% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Mensch usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mensch usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Mensch usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mensch usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Mensch usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Mensch usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 62 | 47.7% | 58.1% |
| c5 | 60 | 46.2% | 59.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 93.8% | 47.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Etienne Mensch's chess games
All 552 games by Etienne Mensch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 220 wins, 162 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 58 | 25/16/17 | 43.1% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 5/10/7 | 22.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 48 | 23/13/12 | 47.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 14/9/22 | 31.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 37 | 15/11/11 | 40.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 21 | 4/9/8 | 19.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Loek Van Wely | 2,629 | Lost Boys Open | E81 |
| Jul 2010 | Sebastien Maze | 2,573 | 43rd Biel MTO Open | A36 |
| Jul 2000 | Leonid D Gofshtein | 2,561 | ch-Paris Open | D01 |
| Apr 2002 | Alexei Barsov | 2,527 | 20th Metz Open | A58 |
| Feb 2002 | Zoltan Varga | 2,510 | Budapest FS02 GM | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 39 | 24.5 | 2,392 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-A | 2001 | 35 | 22 | 2,385 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2007 | 14 | 6 | 2,302 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 2,397 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2002 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2001 | 12 | 8 | 2,425 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 1998 | 12 | 4 | 2,169 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 1997 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Etienne Mensch's chess games?
552 games by Etienne Mensch, from Apr 2003 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 Etienne Mensch has played.
What does Etienne Mensch play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Etienne Mensch opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Etienne Mensch answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Etienne Mensch play as White?
As White, Etienne Mensch's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (58 games, 43.1% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Etienne Mensch play as Black?
As Black, Etienne Mensch most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (48 games, 47.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Etienne Mensch's FIDE rating?
Etienne Mensch is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,266 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Etienne Mensch played?
Our database contains 552 games by Etienne Mensch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 220 wins, 162 draws, 170 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Etienne Mensch?
552 games by Etienne Mensch 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.