Prepare against Alexander Mena Ardila
Colombia · World #41,151 classical · FIDE ID 4431944
When preparing against Alexander Mena Ardila, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 55 games by Alexander Mena Ardila, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Mena Ardila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Mena Ardila 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 | 1,930 | 1,976 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,984 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,976 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 26 | 13 | 16 | 47.3% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Mena Ardila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Mena Ardila's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 48.1% | 76.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 76.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Ardila usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ardila usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Ardila usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ardila usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ardila usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Ardila usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 62.5% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Alexander Mena Ardila's chess games
All 55 games by Alexander Mena Ardila in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Alex Kostov | 2,071 | Bogota El Tablazo Open A | C42 |
| Jun 2022 | Martha Mateus | 2,034 | Bogota El Tablazo Open A | D34 |
| Jun 2022 | Efrain Valle | 1,994 | Bogota El Tablazo Open A | A10 |
| Mar 2012 | Nelson Joha Rodriguez Contreras | 1,939 | Santander UDI University Open U27 | C02 |
| Feb 2022 | Ivan Palacios Parra | 1,936 | ch-COL U2000 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-COL | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,807 |
| Bogota El Tablazo Open A | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,000 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-COL Amateurs U2000 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,817 |
| Santander UDI University Open U27 | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| Tunja Boyaca Open B | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,980 |
| ch-Bogota Students 22th | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,698 |
| Jamundi Valle Avanza Open-B | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Mena Ardila's chess games?
55 games by Alexander Mena Ardila, from Oct 2012 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 Alexander Mena Ardila has played.
What does Alexander Mena Ardila play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Alexander Mena Ardila opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Mena Ardila answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Alexander Mena Ardila play as White?
As White, Alexander Mena Ardila's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Mena Ardila play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Mena Ardila most often plays: Petrov's Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Alexander Mena Ardila's FIDE rating?
Alexander Mena Ardila is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Alexander Mena Ardila played?
Our database contains 55 games by Alexander Mena Ardila, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Mena Ardila?
55 games by Alexander Mena Ardila 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.