Prepare against Eladio Diaz Mendoza
Spain · World #131,267 classical · FIDE ID 22299475
When preparing against Eladio Diaz Mendoza, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 304 games by Eladio Diaz Mendoza, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eladio Diaz Mendoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eladio Diaz 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 | 1,643 | 1,696 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,634 | 1,675 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,609 | 1,642 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 117 | 28 | 158 | 38.5% |
| As White | 155 | 58 | 19 | 78 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 149 | 59 | 9 | 80 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eladio Diaz Mendoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eladio Diaz Mendoza's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 66.5% | 36.9% |
| f4 | 30 | 19.4% | 71.7% |
| d4 | 16 | 10.3% | 28.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 36.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Bc4 (15.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Bc4 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.f4 — 19% of White games, 71.7% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 65.3% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 23.6% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 80.7% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.8% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Eladio Diaz Mendoza's chess games
All 304 games by Eladio Diaz Mendoza in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 117 wins, 28 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 30 | 6/4/20 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 26 | 18/4/4 | 69.2% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/2/17 | 44.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Francisco Roque Hernandez | 1,844 | Gran Canaria Primavera Open | D37 |
| Dec 2014 | Francisco Jose Martin Perez | 1,829 | Las Palmas Centro Goya Open | B30 |
| May 2016 | Jose Miguel Gonzalez Ortega | 1,821 | ch-Canarias Seniors | B06 |
| Nov 2016 | Santiago Martin Fernandez | 1,815 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A 1617 | B30 |
| Mar 2017 | Antonio Aguilera Suarez | 1,784 | Las Palmas Cabildo Open | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2019 | 27 | 12 | 1,561 |
| ch-Gran Canaria Seniors | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,632 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,730 |
| 2nd Galdar Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,874 |
| Las Palmas Centro Goya Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,671 |
| Gran Canaria Primavera Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,714 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| 34th Las Palmas Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,613 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eladio Diaz Mendoza's chess games?
304 games by Eladio Diaz Mendoza, from Jul 2009 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 Eladio Diaz Mendoza has played.
What does Eladio Diaz Mendoza play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Eladio Diaz Mendoza opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.f4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eladio Diaz Mendoza answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Eladio Diaz Mendoza play as White?
As White, Eladio Diaz Mendoza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Bird's opening (26 games, 69.2% win rate); Bishop's Opening (12 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eladio Diaz Mendoza play as Black?
As Black, Eladio Diaz Mendoza most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Eladio Diaz Mendoza's FIDE rating?
Eladio Diaz Mendoza is currently rated 1,643 in classical chess, 1,634 in rapid and 1,609 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,696 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Eladio Diaz Mendoza played?
Our database contains 304 games by Eladio Diaz Mendoza, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 28 draws, 158 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eladio Diaz Mendoza?
304 games by Eladio Diaz 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.