Prepare against Hector Barez Menendez
FM · Spain · World #22,219 classical · FIDE ID 2205696
Our database contains 295 games by Hector Barez Menendez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hector Barez Menendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Barez Menendez 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 | 2,039 | 2,252 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,155 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 102 | 89 | 103 | 34.6% |
| As White | 152 | 59 | 40 | 53 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 143 | 43 | 49 | 50 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Barez Menendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Barez Menendez's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 88 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 60 | 39.5% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Menendez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Menendez usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Menendez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Menendez usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Menendez usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Menendez usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 75 | 98.7% | 49.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 100.0% | 42.2% |
Hector Barez Menendez's chess games
All 295 games by Hector Barez Menendez 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: 102 wins, 89 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 35 | 14/5/16 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/9/10 | 34.5% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A30 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Carlos Garcia Fernandez | 2,395 | 6th Pablo Gorbea Memorial | A30 |
| Jan 1994 | Victoriano Gallego Jimenez | 2,360 | Madrid B | E62 |
| Jan 1994 | Jose Candela Perez | 2,340 | Madrid B | E60 |
| Jan 1993 | Salvador Freijedo Alvarez | 2,320 | 10th Collado Villalba Open | C01 |
| Mar 2013 | Miguel Angel Fernandez Garcia | 2,307 | chT-Madrid 1213 Honor | D23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid | 2022 | 42 | 15.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2022 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,097 |
| chT-Madrid 1213 Honor | 2013 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| chT-Madrid 1415 | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-Madrid 1617 | 2017 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| chT-Madrid 1011 | 2011 | 14 | 3 | 2,137 |
| ch-MAD 65th | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,113 |
| Madrid B | 1994 | 11 | 4 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Barez Menendez's chess games?
295 games by Hector Barez Menendez, 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 Hector Barez Menendez has played.
What does Hector Barez Menendez play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Hector Barez Menendez opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Barez Menendez answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hector Barez Menendez play as White?
As White, Hector Barez Menendez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Barez Menendez play as Black?
As Black, Hector Barez Menendez most often plays: Petrov's Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Hector Barez Menendez's FIDE rating?
Hector Barez Menendez is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Hector Barez Menendez played?
Our database contains 295 games by Hector Barez Menendez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 89 draws, 103 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Barez Menendez?
295 games by Hector Barez Menendez 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.