Prepare against Itzhak Ben-Menachem
FM · Israel · World #6,628 classical · FIDE ID 2800667
Our database contains 124 games by Itzhak Ben-Menachem, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Itzhak Ben-Menachem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Itzhak Ben-Menachem 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 | 2,232 | 2,331 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,290 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,291 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 29 | 58 | 37 | 23.4% |
| As White | 63 | 15 | 30 | 18 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 14 | 28 | 19 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Itzhak Ben-Menachem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Itzhak Ben-Menachem's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 95.2% | 47.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Ben-Menachem usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ben-Menachem usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ben-Menachem usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ben-Menachem usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 83.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Itzhak Ben-Menachem's chess games
All 124 games by Itzhak Ben-Menachem in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 58 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Zoltan Varga | 2,480 | Ramat Hasharon | E04 |
| Oct 2007 | Evgeny V Mochalov | 2,446 | 23rd EU-Cup | A09 |
| Jan 1990 | Leonid D Gofshtein | 2,445 | Ramat Hasharon | B38 |
| Jan 1986 | Nathan Birnboim | 2,430 | Holon Open | D21 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander Kaspi | 2,425 | Ramat Hasharon | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramat Hasharon | 1993 | 27 | 16 | 2,426 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 22 | 6 | 2,250 |
| Israel1 | 1988 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 1993 | 9 | 7 | 2,518 |
| ch-ISR 41st | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 2,040 |
| 9th EU-chT | 1989 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,373 |
| 17th EU-Cup | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,328 |
| 23rd EU-Cup | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Itzhak Ben-Menachem's chess games?
124 games by Itzhak Ben-Menachem, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Itzhak Ben-Menachem has played.
What does Itzhak Ben-Menachem play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Itzhak Ben-Menachem opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Itzhak Ben-Menachem answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games).
What openings does Itzhak Ben-Menachem play as White?
As White, Itzhak Ben-Menachem's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Itzhak Ben-Menachem play as Black?
As Black, Itzhak Ben-Menachem most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Itzhak Ben-Menachem's FIDE rating?
Itzhak Ben-Menachem is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Itzhak Ben-Menachem played?
Our database contains 124 games by Itzhak Ben-Menachem, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 58 draws, 37 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Itzhak Ben-Menachem?
124 games by Itzhak Ben-Menachem 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.