Prepare against Armand Jess Mendoza
Canada · World #118,701 classical · FIDE ID 2621509
When preparing against Armand Jess Mendoza, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 31 games by Armand Jess Mendoza, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armand Jess Mendoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armand Jess Mendoza 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 | 1,677 | 1,885 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,855 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 25.8% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armand Jess Mendoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armand Jess Mendoza's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (78% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Armand Jess Mendoza's chess games
All 31 games by Armand Jess Mendoza in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 8 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Sam Marin | 2,260 | Trois-Rivieres Open | A24 |
| Apr 2019 | Andrew Colvin | 2,030 | Guelph Spring Pro-Am | D37 |
| May 2019 | Miguel Leblanc | 1,931 | ch-Scarborough CC | A45 |
| Apr 2017 | Evan Kilroy | 1,612 | Aurora Spring Open U2000 | C42 |
| Apr 2014 | Andrei Korcsak | 1,591 | Toronto Open U1600 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trois-Rivieres Open | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,982 |
| Toronto Open U1600 | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 1,721 |
| Aurora Spring Open | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,742 |
| ch-Scarborough CC | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,706 |
| Montreal Open | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,863 |
| Guelph Spring Pro-Am | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 2,052 |
| Aurora Spring Open U2000 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,453 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armand Jess Mendoza's chess games?
31 games by Armand Jess Mendoza, from Aug 2014 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 Armand Jess Mendoza has played.
What does Armand Jess Mendoza play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Armand Jess Mendoza opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armand Jess Mendoza answers 1...Nc6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Armand Jess Mendoza play as White?
As White, Armand Jess Mendoza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armand Jess Mendoza play as Black?
As Black, Armand Jess Mendoza most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Armand Jess Mendoza's FIDE rating?
Armand Jess Mendoza is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Armand Jess Mendoza played?
Our database contains 31 games by Armand Jess Mendoza, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armand Jess Mendoza?
31 games by Armand Jess Mendoza 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.