Prepare against Petra Mense
DEU · World #95,130 classical · FIDE ID 12916692
When preparing against Petra Mense, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 59 games by Petra Mense, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petra Mense's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petra Mense 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 | 1,744 | 1,762 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 20.3% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petra Mense's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petra Mense's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Mense usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Mense usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mense usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Petra Mense's chess games
All 59 games by Petra Mense in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - Jul 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Christina Smits | 1,752 | BL2 Gr1 0304 w | B00 |
| Oct 2012 | Vitalia Gordeeva | 1,675 | BL2 West 1213 w | D05 |
| Dec 2011 | Julia Wille | 1,673 | BL2 West 1112 w | B06 |
| Mar 2013 | Katja Krupp | 1,636 | BL2 West 1213 w | C45 |
| Feb 2016 | Elsbeth Stoffers | 1,476 | BL2 West 1516 w | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW w | 1992 | 13 | 5 | – |
| BL2 West 1415 w | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,394 |
| BL2 Gr1 0304 w | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 1,701 |
| BL2 West 1112 w | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,585 |
| BL2 West 1213 w | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
| BL2 West 1516 w | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,531 |
| chT3-GER West w 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,456 |
| BL2 West 1314 w | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petra Mense's chess games?
59 games by Petra Mense, from Apr 2014 to Jul 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 Petra Mense has played.
What does Petra Mense play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Petra Mense opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petra Mense answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Petra Mense play as White?
As White, Petra Mense's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petra Mense play as Black?
As Black, Petra Mense most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Petra Mense's FIDE rating?
Petra Mense is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,762 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Petra Mense played?
Our database contains 59 games by Petra Mense, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 31 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petra Mense?
59 games by Petra Mense 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.