Prepare against Adi Menahem
FM · Israel · World #6,630 classical · FIDE ID 2847027
Our database contains 437 games by Adi Menahem, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adi Menahem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adi Menahem 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 | 2,232 | 2,374 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,247 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,195 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 437 | 146 | 73 | 217 | 33.4% |
| As White | 217 | 80 | 35 | 101 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 220 | 66 | 38 | 116 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adi Menahem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adi Menahem's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 125 | 57.6% | 42.8% |
| d4 | 43 | 19.8% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 24 | 11.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.0% | 46.2% |
| b3 | 8 | 3.7% | 43.8% |
| h3 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 42.8% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Menahem usually continues Nc3 (33.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Menahem usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Menahem usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Menahem usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Menahem usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Menahem usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 81 | 73.6% | 38.3% |
| c5 | 11 | 10.0% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 7.3% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 78.4% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 16.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Adi Menahem's chess games
All 437 games by Adi Menahem in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 146 wins, 73 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 48 | 15/8/25 | 31.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 12/4/12 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 76 | 21/16/39 | 27.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Iulija Osmak | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | E61 |
| Aug 2024 | Maciej Klekowski | 2,463 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Aug 2024 | Tagir Salemgareev | 2,428 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jun 2024 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,403 | Chess.com Speed Play In | A21 |
| Feb 2025 | E Sharapov | 2,375 | Titled Tue Early | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 352 | 137 | 2,124 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 16 | 9 | 2,177 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,096 |
| ch-ISR U08/18 | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,007 |
| Israeli Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,419 |
| chT-ISR U14 | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 1,874 |
| ch-ISR U16 | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,037 |
| Ramat Gan Spring Open | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adi Menahem's chess games?
437 games by Adi Menahem, from May 2019 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 Adi Menahem has played.
What does Adi Menahem play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Adi Menahem opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adi Menahem answers 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Adi Menahem play as White?
As White, Adi Menahem's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (48 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adi Menahem play as Black?
As Black, Adi Menahem most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (76 games, 27.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Adi Menahem's FIDE rating?
Adi Menahem is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Adi Menahem played?
Our database contains 437 games by Adi Menahem, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 73 draws, 217 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adi Menahem?
437 games by Adi Menahem 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.