Prepare against Jonas Menzi
CHE · World #12,467 classical · FIDE ID 1345133
Our database contains 59 games by Jonas Menzi, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Menzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas Menzi 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 | 2,135 | 2,155 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,114 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,043 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 26 | 8 | 25 | 44.1% |
| As White | 27 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 63.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Menzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Menzi's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Menzi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Menzi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Menzi usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
Jonas Menzi's chess games
All 59 games by Jonas Menzi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 26 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | C Maier | 2,224 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | C88 |
| May 2026 | Jackie Li | 2,136 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | C07 |
| Apr 2026 | Eike Coellen | 2,089 | TCh-SUI 2026 | C77 |
| May 2026 | Youcef Lattafi | 2,029 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | B40 |
| Jul 2025 | Junchen He | 2,007 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,183 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,996 |
| Lugano Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| 1st Wil Acrevis Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,656 |
| Stein am Rhein Open 11th | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,599 |
| Mendrisio Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Menzi's chess games?
59 games by Jonas Menzi, from Sep 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 Jonas Menzi has played.
What does Jonas Menzi play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Jonas Menzi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Menzi answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Jonas Menzi play as White?
As White, Jonas Menzi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Menzi play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Menzi most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Jonas Menzi's FIDE rating?
Jonas Menzi is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (May 2026).
How many games has Jonas Menzi played?
Our database contains 59 games by Jonas Menzi, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Menzi?
59 games by Jonas Menzi 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.