Prepare against David Castellanos Mendoza
CM · Spain · World #7,928 classical · FIDE ID 2295105
Our database contains 52 games by David Castellanos Mendoza, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Castellanos Mendoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Castellanos 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 | 2,206 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,179 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,154 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 26 | 3 | 23 | 50.0% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Castellanos Mendoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Castellanos Mendoza's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.3% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
David Castellanos Mendoza's chess games
All 52 games by David Castellanos Mendoza in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 26 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Enrique Gallardo Retortillo | 2,193 | chT-Extremadura | C10 |
| Feb 2008 | Martin Serrano Fuentes | 2,004 | chT-Extremadura | B33 |
| Jun 2007 | Jesus Manuel Gomez Romero | 1,931 | ch-Extremadura | B01 |
| Jul 2008 | Oscar Diez Viera | 1,882 | ch-ESP U16 | B56 |
| Jan 2009 | Antonio Arroba Agudo | 1,876 | chT-Extremadura | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Extremadura | 2009 | 21 | 12 | 2,072 |
| ch-Extremadura | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,845 |
| ch-Extremadura U18 | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,104 |
| chT-ESP U16 | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 2,021 |
| chT-Extremadura Honor | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 1,884 |
| TCh-ESP Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,018 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Castellanos Mendoza's chess games?
52 games by David Castellanos Mendoza, from Jul 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 David Castellanos Mendoza has played.
What does David Castellanos Mendoza play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, David Castellanos Mendoza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Castellanos Mendoza answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does David Castellanos Mendoza play as White?
As White, David Castellanos Mendoza's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Castellanos Mendoza play as Black?
As Black, David Castellanos Mendoza most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is David Castellanos Mendoza's FIDE rating?
David Castellanos Mendoza is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Castellanos Mendoza played?
Our database contains 52 games by David Castellanos Mendoza, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Castellanos Mendoza?
52 games by David Castellanos 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.