Prepare against Martin Mena
FM · Egypt · World #14,574 classical · FIDE ID 10651225
Our database contains 427 games by Martin Mena, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Mena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Mena 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 | 2,110 | 2,171 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,104 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,118 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 122 | 28 | 277 | 28.6% |
| As White | 214 | 65 | 13 | 136 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 213 | 57 | 15 | 141 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Mena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Mena's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 182 | 85.0% | 32.4% |
| d4 | 32 | 15.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Mena usually continues g3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mena usually continues g3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mena usually continues g3 (32.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Mena usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Mena usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Mena usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 89 | 89.9% | 28.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.1% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 71 | 95.9% | 31.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Martin Mena's chess games
All 427 games by Martin Mena in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 122 wins, 28 draws, 277 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 78 | 26/1/51 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 9/4/23 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 6/1/18 | 24.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/1/15 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 8/0/14 | 36.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 14 | 1/1/12 | 7.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,479 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexei Slavin | 2,364 | Titled Tue Late | A25 |
| Apr 2024 | Daniel Kopylov | 2,355 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Dec 2024 | Chr Toth | 2,354 | Titled Tue Late | D34 |
| Jan 2024 | Jasper Holtel | 2,332 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 384 | 110.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-Arab U20 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 Africa Qual | 2020 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,700 |
| ch-Africa U08 | 2017 | 6 | 6 | – |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2,146 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,046 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Mena's chess games?
427 games by Martin Mena, from May 2017 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 Martin Mena has played.
What does Martin Mena play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Martin Mena opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Mena answers 1...c6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Martin Mena play as White?
As White, Martin Mena's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (78 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Mena play as Black?
As Black, Martin Mena most often plays: Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Martin Mena's FIDE rating?
Martin Mena is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Martin Mena played?
Our database contains 427 games by Martin Mena, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 28 draws, 277 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Mena?
427 games by Martin Mena 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.