Prepare against Jose Menarguez Martinez
Spain · World #107,236 classical · FIDE ID 22272755
When preparing against Jose Menarguez Martinez, expect 1.d3 in 26% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (25%).
Our database contains 47 games by Jose Menarguez Martinez, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Menarguez Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Menarguez Martinez 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 | 1,709 | 1,718 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 7 | 24 | 34.0% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Menarguez Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Menarguez Martinez's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d3 | 6 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 21.7% | 90.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d3 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Martinez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nd2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nd2 (0.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 22% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Ne2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Ne2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Ne2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Jose Menarguez Martinez's chess games
All 47 games by Jose Menarguez Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Alberto Escudero Martinez | 2,005 | 1st Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | C00 |
| Apr 2016 | Jose Maria Millan Guisado | 1,994 | 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | A00 |
| Apr 2008 | Pere Oliana Rectoret | 1,802 | 1st Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | B01 |
| May 2008 | Jordi Cantan Bertoz | 1,780 | 1st Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | D06 |
| Apr 2008 | Pere Climent Vidal | 1,740 | 1st Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,659 |
| 7th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,757 |
| 1st Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,915 |
| 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,550 |
| 8th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| 2nd Barcelona Seniors 55 Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,727 |
| 14th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Menarguez Martinez's chess games?
47 games by Jose Menarguez Martinez, from Jul 2016 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 Jose Menarguez Martinez has played.
What does Jose Menarguez Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jose Menarguez Martinez opens with 1.d3 (26% of games), 1.e3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Menarguez Martinez answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Jose Menarguez Martinez play as White?
As White, Jose Menarguez Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Menarguez Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Menarguez Martinez most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jose Menarguez Martinez's FIDE rating?
Jose Menarguez Martinez is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,718 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jose Menarguez Martinez played?
Our database contains 47 games by Jose Menarguez Martinez, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Menarguez Martinez?
47 games by Jose Menarguez Martinez 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.