Prepare against Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala
Ecuador · World #91,406 classical · FIDE ID 3643891
When preparing against Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 54 games by Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala 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 | 1,754 | 1,800 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,777 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,788 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 26 | 5 | 23 | 48.1% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (86% of these games) — Minchala usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Minchala usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Minchala usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Minchala usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Minchala usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Minchala usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala's chess games
All 54 games by Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 26 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Candice Liang | 1,804 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | G14 | D05 |
| Jul 2026 | Antonella Chira Diaz | 1,787 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | G14 | E12 |
| May 2026 | Nicole Q Yu | 1,683 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G13 | B10 |
| May 2026 | Izel Alexandra Mote Amasifuen | 1,497 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G13 | A40 |
| May 2026 | Valentina Marie Garcia Medina | 1,472 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G13 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ECU Schools U07 Girls Clas2 | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-ECU Schools U09 Girls Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-ECU Schools U09 w Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-ECU Schools U07 Girls Clas1 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | – |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G13 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-ECU w | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,304 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | G14 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala's chess games?
54 games by Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala, from Aug 2023 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 Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala has played.
What does Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala play as White?
As White, Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala play as Black?
As Black, Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala's FIDE rating?
Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (May 2026).
How many games has Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala?
54 games by Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala 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.