Prepare against Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez
Colombia · World #44,851 classical · FIDE ID 4409566
When preparing against Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez, expect 1.Nc3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 60.3% over 58 games.
Our database contains 210 games by Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Engels Vladimir Garcia 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 | 1,914 | 1,996 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,113 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,061 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 122 | 33 | 55 | 58.1% |
| As White | 109 | 64 | 10 | 35 | 58.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 58 | 23 | 20 | 57.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 65 | 59.6% | 63.8% |
| e4 | 36 | 33.0% | 65.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 60% of White games, 63.8% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 65.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Mendez usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 19 | 36.5% | 71.1% |
| e5 | 19 | 36.5% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 19 | 65.5% | 78.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 24.1% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez's chess games
All 210 games by Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 122 wins, 33 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 58 | 35/6/17 | 60.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Juan David Becerra | 2,356 | Bogota Navidad Open | B90 |
| Apr 2024 | Andres Felipe Gaviria Galvis | 2,113 | 2nd Bogota Centro Comercial Open | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Miller Duvan Dominguez Rincon | 2,105 | Tunja Liga Boyaca | A36 |
| Apr 2026 | Efrain Valle | 2,095 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Boris Spassky | A00 |
| May 2026 | Frank Manuel Marte Corripio | 2,093 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 5to | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Bogota Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,783 |
| 26th Manizales Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,777 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,854 |
| Santander UDI University Open U27 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,789 |
| IRT Rapido Kallpa Mikail Tal | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,118 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Boris Spassky | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,043 |
| 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| IRT Rapido Kallpa | Tigran Petrossian | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,029 |
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Where can I find Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez's chess games?
210 games by Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez, from Jan 2012 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 Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez has played.
What does Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez opens with 1.Nc3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez answers 1...Nc6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez play as White?
As White, Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (58 games, 60.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez play as Black?
As Black, Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Mikenas Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez's FIDE rating?
Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez played?
Our database contains 210 games by Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 33 draws, 55 losses (58.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Engels Vladimir Garcia Mendez?
210 games by Engels Vladimir Garcia 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.