Prepare against Luis Menendez Artime
Spain · World #30,083 classical · FIDE ID 2217376
When preparing against Luis Menendez Artime, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Luis Menendez Artime, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Menendez Artime's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Menendez Artime 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 | 1,985 | 2,191 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,985 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Menendez Artime's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Menendez Artime's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 45.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Artime usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Artime usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Artime usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Artime usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Artime usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Luis Menendez Artime's chess games
All 35 games by Luis Menendez Artime 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Carlos Salgado Allaria | 2,259 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian | 2,037 | CAMPEONATO DE CANARIAS POR EQUIPOS 2026 | A15 |
| Aug 2024 | Katharina Bangiev | 1,879 | Teguise Hotel Open | B41 |
| Jun 2026 | Alfredo Alonso Perez | 1,867 | CAMPEONATO DE CANARIAS POR EQUIPOS 2026 | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Alba Perez Celis | 1,814 | 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teguise Hotel Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,864 |
| 18th Montalvo Mem 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,889 |
| ch-Euskadi | 1998 | 6 | 3 | 2,293 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,029 |
| VI Torneo Internacional FIA 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| CAMPEONATO DE CANARIAS POR EQUIPOS 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Menendez Artime's chess games?
35 games by Luis Menendez Artime, 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 Luis Menendez Artime has played.
What does Luis Menendez Artime play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Luis Menendez Artime opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Menendez Artime answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luis Menendez Artime play as White?
As White, Luis Menendez Artime's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Menendez Artime play as Black?
As Black, Luis Menendez Artime most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Luis Menendez Artime's FIDE rating?
Luis Menendez Artime is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Luis Menendez Artime played?
Our database contains 35 games by Luis Menendez Artime, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Menendez Artime?
35 games by Luis Menendez Artime 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.