Prepare against Robert Menz
DEU · World #69,635 classical · FIDE ID 12901920
When preparing against Robert Menz, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (92%).
Our database contains 100 games by Robert Menz, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Menz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Menz 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 | 1,822 | 1,822 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 37 | 43 | 20 | 37.0% |
| As White | 49 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 51 | 15 | 27 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Menz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Menz's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 100.0% | 61.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.2% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Menz usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Menz usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Menz usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 63.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 92.3% | 62.5% |
Robert Menz's chess games
All 100 games by Robert Menz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 37 wins, 43 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 0/8/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Anton Dominik | 1,951 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | D87 |
| Sep 2005 | Simon Hiller | 1,762 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0506 | D43 |
| Oct 2007 | Christoph Miethe | 1,745 | Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0708 | D58 |
| Sep 2010 | Bernhard Hols | 1,721 | Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 1011 | A40 |
| Feb 2006 | Rainer Rengers | 1,682 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0506 | A91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,483 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,563 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,658 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,507 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 1,718 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,612 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0708 | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,566 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Menz's chess games?
100 games by Robert Menz, from Nov 2010 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 Robert Menz has played.
What does Robert Menz play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Robert Menz opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Menz answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (92% of games).
What openings does Robert Menz play as White?
As White, Robert Menz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Menz play as Black?
As Black, Robert Menz most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Robert Menz's FIDE rating?
Robert Menz is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Robert Menz played?
Our database contains 100 games by Robert Menz, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 43 draws, 20 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Menz?
100 games by Robert Menz 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.