Prepare against Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala
Ecuador · World #79,179 classical · FIDE ID 3643891
When preparing against Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 62 games by Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 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 | 1,792 | 1,800 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,757 | 1,777 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,788 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 34 | 5 | 23 | 54.8% |
| As White | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 50.0% |
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 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% 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 — 17% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Minchala usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Minchala usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Minchala usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 70.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala's chess games
All 62 games by Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Sep 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: 34 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% |
| C28 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Maria Paz Chamba Guerrero | 1,807 | XVII JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS NACIONALES DE MENORES GUAYAS 2026 - TB1W | A00 |
| 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 |
| Sep 2026 | Alma Camila Palma Franco | 1,763 | XVII JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS NACIONALES DE MENORES GUAYAS 2026 - TB1W | A00 |
| May 2026 | Nicole Q Yu | 1,683 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G13 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ECU Schools U07 Girls Clas2 | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-ECU Schools U09 w Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-ECU Schools U09 Girls Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | – |
| XVII JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS NACIONALES DE MENORES GUAYAS 2026 - TB1W | 2026 | 8 | 8 | 1,987 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | G13 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,597 |
| ch-ECU Schools U07 Girls Clas1 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | – |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | G14 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| ch-ECU w | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala's chess games?
62 games by Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala, from Aug 2023 to Sep 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 30 games with White in our database, Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% 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); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 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: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala's FIDE rating?
Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,757 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (May 2026).
How many games has Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala played?
Our database contains 62 games by Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ana Cristina Zhindon Minchala?
62 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.