Prepare against Jose Garcia Menchon
Spain · World #31,332 classical · FIDE ID 54599202
When preparing against Jose Garcia Menchon, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jose Garcia Menchon, covering Feb 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jose Garcia Menchon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Garcia Menchon 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 | 1,979 | 1,990 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 43.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 80 rated games against 74 different opponents, across 20 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 38.2% | 1,944 | 1,988 | 9 |
| Rapid | 46 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 52.2% | 1,852 | 1,913 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 28 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 14.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 24 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 70.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1,844 | 1,964 |
| 2025 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 2,099 | 2,019 |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2,011 | 1,811 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1,690 | 1,735 |
| 2020 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1,849 | 2,115 |
| 2019 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 1,823 | 1,899 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Garcia Menchon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Garcia Menchon's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Menchon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Menchon usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Menchon usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Menchon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Menchon usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Menchon usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Jose Garcia Menchon's chess games
All 30 games by Jose Garcia Menchon in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Marian Tudor | 1,917 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | B20 |
| Feb 2020 | Carles Grau Ferrer | 1,890 | ch-Tarragona Seniors | E12 |
| Mar 2022 | Francesc Lanau Garcia | 1,862 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | A84 |
| Jan 2020 | Eloi Tolda Andreu | 1,842 | ch-Tarragona Seniors | A48 |
| Feb 2020 | Pedro Torres Royo | 1,838 | ch-Tarragona Seniors | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,962 |
| ch-Tarragona Seniors | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 2,133 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,810 |
| chT-Catalunya | 1996 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| Hospitalet Open | 1993 | 2 | 0 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Garcia Menchon's chess games?
30 games by Jose Garcia Menchon, from Feb 2019 to Oct 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 Jose Garcia Menchon has played.
What does Jose Garcia Menchon play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jose Garcia Menchon opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Garcia Menchon answers 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jose Garcia Menchon play as White?
As White, Jose Garcia Menchon's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Garcia Menchon play as Black?
As Black, Jose Garcia Menchon most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Jose Garcia Menchon's FIDE rating?
Jose Garcia Menchon is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Jose Garcia Menchon played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jose Garcia Menchon, covering Feb 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Garcia Menchon?
30 games by Jose Garcia Menchon 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.