Prepare against Mikel Meneses Arenas
Spain · World #54,230 classical · FIDE ID 2241587
When preparing against Mikel Meneses Arenas, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 34 games by Mikel Meneses Arenas, covering Sep 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mikel Meneses Arenas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikel Meneses Arenas 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 | 1,877 | 1,884 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,861 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,873 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 17.6% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 4.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikel Meneses Arenas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikel Meneses Arenas's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Arenas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 11.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Mikel Meneses Arenas's chess games
All 34 games by Mikel Meneses Arenas in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Miguel Perez Novoa | 1,547 | XXXVI Trofeo Ayuntamiento de Barakaldo | — |
| Apr 2019 | Jose Ramon Grandes Arnaiz | 1,320 | 1st Getxo Semana Santa U2200 Open | B00 |
| Apr 2019 | Oier Esteban Bernardo | 1,040 | 1st Getxo Semana Santa U2200 Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Getxo Semana Santa U2200 Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,582 |
| XXXVI Trofeo Ayuntamiento de Barakaldo | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,820 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,888 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,948 |
| chT-Euskadi | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,608 |
| Campeonato Absoluto de Bizkaia | 2022 | 2 | 0 | – |
| I Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria - Gazteiz | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,023 |
| Erandio Open 18th | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikel Meneses Arenas's chess games?
34 games by Mikel Meneses Arenas, from Sep 2009 to Oct 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 Mikel Meneses Arenas has played.
What does Mikel Meneses Arenas play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Mikel Meneses Arenas opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikel Meneses Arenas answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mikel Meneses Arenas play as White?
As White, Mikel Meneses Arenas's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikel Meneses Arenas play as Black?
As Black, Mikel Meneses Arenas most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mikel Meneses Arenas's FIDE rating?
Mikel Meneses Arenas is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mikel Meneses Arenas played?
Our database contains 34 games by Mikel Meneses Arenas, covering Sep 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikel Meneses Arenas?
34 games by Mikel Meneses Arenas 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.