Prepare against Francisco Javier Menendez Rey
CM · Spain · World #24,142 classical · FIDE ID 2207648
Our database contains 267 games by Francisco Javier Menendez Rey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Menendez Rey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Menendez Rey 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 | 2,024 | 2,277 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,260 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,209 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 126 | 52 | 89 | 47.2% |
| As White | 133 | 58 | 28 | 47 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 134 | 68 | 24 | 42 | 50.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Menendez Rey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Menendez Rey's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 50.4% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 35 | 26.3% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 12.8% | 61.8% |
| g3 | 7 | 5.3% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.8% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Rey usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rey usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Rey usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Rey usually continues Nc3 (26.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Rey usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Rey usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 30.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 18.1% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 15.3% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.9% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 31.4% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.0% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Francisco Javier Menendez Rey's chess games
All 267 games by Francisco Javier Menendez Rey 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: 126 wins, 52 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,416 | 32nd Cappelle Open | A84 |
| Jan 2003 | David Roiz Baztan | 2,371 | Gijon Open | C63 |
| Jan 1994 | Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis | 2,335 | chT-ESP | C19 |
| Jan 1999 | Carlos Javier Permuy Lorenzo | 2,330 | 10th La Coruna Open | C44 |
| Jan 1994 | Jose Coret Frasquet | 2,315 | chT-ESP | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2001 | 27 | 16 | 2,284 |
| ch-Asturias | 2003 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,294 |
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 20 | 14 | 2,399 |
| Aceimar Open | 1995 | 12 | 4 | 2,219 |
| chT40-Asturias Preferente | 1999 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,350 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,393 |
| 77th ch-ESP | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,177 |
| 3rd Oviedo Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Menendez Rey's chess games?
267 games by Francisco Javier Menendez Rey, 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 Francisco Javier Menendez Rey has played.
What does Francisco Javier Menendez Rey play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Menendez Rey opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Menendez Rey answers 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Menendez Rey play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Menendez Rey's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (16 games, 18.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Menendez Rey play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Menendez Rey most often plays: Alekhine Defense (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Francisco Javier Menendez Rey's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Menendez Rey is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Francisco Javier Menendez Rey played?
Our database contains 267 games by Francisco Javier Menendez Rey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 52 draws, 89 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Menendez Rey?
267 games by Francisco Javier Menendez Rey 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.