Prepare against Alberto Correa Mendes
PRT · World #127,782 classical · FIDE ID 1901699
When preparing against Alberto Correa Mendes, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 144 games by Alberto Correa Mendes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Correa Mendes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Correa Mendes 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 | 1,652 | 2,003 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,628 | 1,820 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,657 | 1,796 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 58 | 17 | 69 | 40.3% |
| As White | 70 | 28 | 7 | 35 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 74 | 30 | 10 | 34 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Correa Mendes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Correa Mendes's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Mendes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Alberto Correa Mendes's chess games
All 144 games by Alberto Correa Mendes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 58 wins, 17 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33 | King's Gambit | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Antonio Gude Fernandez | 2,140 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | B22 |
| Jan 2004 | Antonio Pedro B Dua Peixoto | 2,110 | Honra | A13 |
| Feb 2007 | Siegfried Reinholz | 2,079 | 9th chT-EU Seniors | C43 |
| Mar 2006 | Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar | 1,994 | ch-Lisbon qual | B50 |
| Mar 2014 | Vinko Urbanc | 1,868 | ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR Seniors | 2015 | 28 | 16.5 | 1,876 |
| ch-POR Seniors 65+ | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,662 |
| 2nd Batalha dos Mestres Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 14th | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,874 |
| ch-Lisbon Seniors | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,753 |
| Honra | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,912 |
| 9th chT-EU Seniors | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Correa Mendes's chess games?
144 games by Alberto Correa Mendes, from Apr 2003 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 Alberto Correa Mendes has played.
What does Alberto Correa Mendes play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Alberto Correa Mendes opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Correa Mendes answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Alberto Correa Mendes play as White?
As White, Alberto Correa Mendes's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Correa Mendes play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Correa Mendes most often plays: Ruy Lopez (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Alberto Correa Mendes's FIDE rating?
Alberto Correa Mendes is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess, 1,628 in rapid and 1,657 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Alberto Correa Mendes played?
Our database contains 144 games by Alberto Correa Mendes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 17 draws, 69 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Correa Mendes?
144 games by Alberto Correa Mendes 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.