Prepare against Antonio Mendes
PRT · World #134,315 classical · FIDE ID 1913239
When preparing against Antonio Mendes, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 35 games by Antonio Mendes, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Mendes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio 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 | 1,635 | 1,680 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,623 | 1,643 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,687 | 1,687 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 28.6% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Mendes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Mendes's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mendes usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Antonio Mendes's chess games
All 35 games by Antonio Mendes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Hugo Diogo | 1,206 | 4th Famalicao Open | B50 |
| Jun 2016 | Jorge Figueiredo | 1,151 | 9th Gaia Profigaia Open | D02 |
| Aug 2016 | Laura Gomez Carreno | 1,035 | 4th Famalicao Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA sf | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
| 6th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,547 |
| 9th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,703 |
| 4th Famalicao Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,386 |
| 5th Famalicao Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,943 |
| Brasilia TR Centro Oeste Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Mendes's chess games?
35 games by Antonio Mendes, from Jan 2008 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 Antonio Mendes has played.
What does Antonio Mendes play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Antonio Mendes opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Mendes answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Antonio Mendes play as White?
As White, Antonio Mendes's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Mendes play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Mendes most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Antonio Mendes's FIDE rating?
Antonio Mendes is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess, 1,623 in rapid and 1,687 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,680 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Antonio Mendes played?
Our database contains 35 games by Antonio Mendes, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Mendes?
35 games by Antonio 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.