Prepare against Elias Onate Mendez
CM · Spain · World #9,292 classical · FIDE ID 2222981
When preparing against Elias Onate Mendez, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 43 games by Elias Onate Mendez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elias Onate Mendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Onate Mendez 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 | 2,181 | 2,234 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,234 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,234 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 32.6% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Mendez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Mendez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Mendez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mendez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Elias Onate Mendez's chess games
All 43 games by Elias Onate Mendez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Gerard Ayats Llobera | 2,471 | ch-ESP Rapid | B72 |
| Jun 2022 | Roberto Carlos Gomez Ledo | 2,469 | 36th Dos Hermanas Blitz Open | D00 |
| Jun 2022 | Carlos S. Matamoros Franco | 2,459 | 36th Dos Hermanas Blitz Open | E17 |
| Aug 2023 | Andres Ingunza Curro | 2,333 | ch-ESP Rapid | B20 |
| Aug 2023 | Serafin Moral Garcia | 2,250 | ch-ESP Rapid | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,469 |
| chT-ESP Gp1 | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,312 |
| 36th Dos Hermanas Blitz Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2,467 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,197 |
| chT-ESP U16 | 1999 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,141 |
| San Agustin Open U18 | 1998 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,103 |
| chT-Andalucia Honor Occidental | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,899 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Onate Mendez's chess games?
43 games by Elias Onate Mendez, from Apr 2003 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 Elias Onate Mendez has played.
What does Elias Onate Mendez play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Elias Onate Mendez opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Onate Mendez answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Elias Onate Mendez play as White?
As White, Elias Onate Mendez's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Onate Mendez play as Black?
As Black, Elias Onate Mendez most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Elias Onate Mendez's FIDE rating?
Elias Onate Mendez is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Elias Onate Mendez played?
Our database contains 43 games by Elias Onate Mendez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Onate Mendez?
43 games by Elias Onate Mendez 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.