Prepare against Francesco Menolascina
CM · Belgium · World #5,006 classical · FIDE ID 262080
When preparing against Francesco Menolascina, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 42 games by Francesco Menolascina, covering Jun 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Menolascina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Menolascina 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 | 2,274 | 2,284 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,163 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,091 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 1 | 29 | 28.6% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Menolascina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Menolascina's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 70.0% | 14.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 14.3% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Menolascina usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Menolascina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Menolascina usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Menolascina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Menolascina usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g5 (20% of these games) — Menolascina usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Francesco Menolascina's chess games
All 42 games by Francesco Menolascina in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 1 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Yurii N. Khodko | 2,316 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Sep 2026 | Orest Vovk | 2,315 | 1st 3-0 Thu 3rd Sep 2026 | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Oleksandr Dovgaliuk | 2,248 | Ronald Decrop Memorial 2026 | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Jaroslav Sobek | 2,188 | Titled Tue | D04 |
| Apr 2026 | George Danzer | 2,169 | Titled Tue | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 28 | 9.5 | 2,061 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 3rd Sep 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,980 |
| Ronald Decrop Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,075 |
| 41st Geraardsbergen Open | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Menolascina's chess games?
42 games by Francesco Menolascina, from Jun 2019 to Nov 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 Francesco Menolascina has played.
What does Francesco Menolascina play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Francesco Menolascina opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Menolascina answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Francesco Menolascina play as White?
As White, Francesco Menolascina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Menolascina play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Menolascina most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Francesco Menolascina's FIDE rating?
Francesco Menolascina is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Francesco Menolascina played?
Our database contains 42 games by Francesco Menolascina, covering Jun 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 1 draws, 29 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Menolascina?
42 games by Francesco Menolascina 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.