Prepare against Ivan Gonzalez Menendez
FM · Spain · World #2,269 classical · FIDE ID 2226316
Our database contains 619 games by Ivan Gonzalez Menendez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Gonzalez Menendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Gonzalez 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 | 2,369 | 2,455 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,440 | 2,440 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,424 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 619 | 325 | 138 | 156 | 52.5% |
| As White | 307 | 180 | 65 | 62 | 58.6% |
| As Black | 312 | 145 | 73 | 94 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Gonzalez Menendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Gonzalez Menendez's side.
First moves as White (307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 290 | 94.5% | 68.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Menendez usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Menendez usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Menendez usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Menendez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Menendez usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Menendez usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 134 | 74.9% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 21 | 11.7% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.4% | 91.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 42.0% | 58.1% |
| e6 | 23 | 26.1% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 25.0% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Ivan Gonzalez Menendez's chess games
All 619 games by Ivan Gonzalez 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: 325 wins, 138 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 38 | 14/11/13 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 20/4/8 | 62.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 11/0/2 | 84.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 43 | 18/9/16 | 41.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 15/8/11 | 44.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,650 | Leon Open | A61 |
| Nov 2005 | Javier Moreno Ruiz | 2,501 | ch-ESP Open | C47 |
| Jul 2007 | Omar Almeida Quintana | 2,501 | Oviedo Open | B56 |
| Aug 2003 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,462 | 08th San Agustin Open | B12 |
| Jul 2005 | Rashad Babaev | 2,449 | 10th Balaguer Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U20 | 2004 | 45 | 27.5 | 2,289 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2002 | 27 | 15 | 2,254 |
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 25 | 18 | 2,322 |
| ch-Asturias U18 | 2002 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,357 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2002 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,394 |
| Asturias Primera Open B | 1998 | 18 | 11.5 | – |
| Oviedo Open | 2007 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,406 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marcos Llaneza Vega (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Gonzalez Menendez's chess games?
619 games by Ivan Gonzalez 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 Ivan Gonzalez Menendez has played.
What does Ivan Gonzalez Menendez play on the first move as White?
Across 307 games with White in our database, Ivan Gonzalez Menendez opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Gonzalez Menendez answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ivan Gonzalez Menendez play as White?
As White, Ivan Gonzalez Menendez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 307 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Gonzalez Menendez play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Gonzalez Menendez most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (43 games, 41.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is Ivan Gonzalez Menendez's FIDE rating?
Ivan Gonzalez Menendez is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,440 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (May 2011).
How many games has Ivan Gonzalez Menendez played?
Our database contains 619 games by Ivan Gonzalez Menendez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 138 draws, 156 losses (52.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Gonzalez Menendez?
619 games by Ivan Gonzalez 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.