Prepare against Raphael Wilhelm Menke
DEU · World #50,400 classical · FIDE ID 34621008
Our database contains 41 games by Raphael Wilhelm Menke, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raphael Wilhelm Menke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raphael Wilhelm Menke 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 | 1,892 | 1,938 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,903 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,903 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 36.6% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raphael Wilhelm Menke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raphael Wilhelm Menke's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Menke usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Menke usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Menke usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Raphael Wilhelm Menke's chess games
All 41 games by Raphael Wilhelm Menke in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Manfred Zimmermann | 1,933 | 34th Kiel Open | D05 |
| May 2023 | Mattis Fels | 1,682 | ch-GER U10 | B23 |
| May 2024 | Jiaxuan Liang | 1,673 | ch-GER U25 Open B | B24 |
| May 2024 | Philipp Rodriguez | 1,663 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C89 |
| May 2024 | Stijn Schoenherr | 1,601 | ch-GER U25 Open B | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 22 | 11 | 1,343 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,800 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,596 |
| 34th Kiel Open | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,995 |
| Wch U10 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,132 |
| Wch U10 blitz | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raphael Wilhelm Menke's chess games?
41 games by Raphael Wilhelm Menke, from Jun 2022 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 Raphael Wilhelm Menke has played.
What does Raphael Wilhelm Menke play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Raphael Wilhelm Menke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raphael Wilhelm Menke answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Raphael Wilhelm Menke play as White?
As White, Raphael Wilhelm Menke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raphael Wilhelm Menke play as Black?
As Black, Raphael Wilhelm Menke most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Raphael Wilhelm Menke's FIDE rating?
Raphael Wilhelm Menke is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Raphael Wilhelm Menke played?
Our database contains 41 games by Raphael Wilhelm Menke, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raphael Wilhelm Menke?
41 games by Raphael Wilhelm Menke 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.