Prepare against Luis Mena Lorente
Spain · World #57,215 classical · FIDE ID 24593427
When preparing against Luis Mena Lorente, expect 1.Nf3 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Luis Mena Lorente, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luis Mena Lorente's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Mena Lorente 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 | 1,866 | 1,896 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 22.9% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Mena Lorente's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Mena Lorente's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 35.7% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lorente usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lorente usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Lorente usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e6 (60% of these games) — Lorente usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Lorente usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Luis Mena Lorente's chess games
All 35 games by Luis Mena Lorente in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Sep 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: 8 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Juan David Alape Gonzalez | 2,051 | I Festival de Ajedrez El Colorado | C00 |
| Jul 2022 | Lorenzo Palomo Monserrat | 1,806 | ch-ESP U14 | A20 |
| Jul 2022 | Francisco Salvador Martinez Rodriguez | 1,762 | ch-ESP U14 | D30 |
| Jul 2020 | Adahara Carrasco Gomez | 1,590 | ch-ESP U12 | C10 |
| Jul 2020 | Vlad Ionut Bercaru | 1,527 | ch-ESP U12 | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,652 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,827 |
| ch-Andalucia B | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,455 |
| Gibraltar U12 Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,314 |
| ch-ESP U16 rapid | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,549 |
| I Festival de Ajedrez El Colorado | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Mena Lorente's chess games?
35 games by Luis Mena Lorente, from Apr 2017 to Sep 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 Luis Mena Lorente has played.
What does Luis Mena Lorente play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Luis Mena Lorente opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.g3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Mena Lorente answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Luis Mena Lorente play as White?
As White, Luis Mena Lorente's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Mena Lorente play as Black?
As Black, Luis Mena Lorente most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Luis Mena Lorente's FIDE rating?
Luis Mena Lorente is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Luis Mena Lorente played?
Our database contains 35 games by Luis Mena Lorente, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Mena Lorente?
35 games by Luis Mena Lorente 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.