Prepare against Erico Mendonca
Brazil · World #112,440 classical · FIDE ID 2184729
When preparing against Erico Mendonca, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Erico Mendonca, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erico Mendonca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erico Mendonca 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 | 1,694 | 1,819 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,850 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,852 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 44.4% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 61.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erico Mendonca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erico Mendonca's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 40.9% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 21.4% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Erico Mendonca's chess games
All 36 games by Erico Mendonca in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Ayrton Katsunori Harada | 1,831 | 2nd Sonora Open | C11 |
| Jun 2024 | Vilela,Vitor Gabriel Felix | 1,800 | 2nd Sonora Open | C54 |
| Sep 2015 | Rafael Toshio Yamashita Toma Gundim | 1,800 | Campo Grande Sul Mato Open | C00 |
| Jun 2024 | Anna Clara Da Rosa Cavalcante | 1,800 | 2nd Sonora Open | C54 |
| Dec 2021 | Marco Antonio Chaebo | 1,777 | Campo Grande Radio Clube Open 2nd | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,583 |
| Campo Grande Sul Mato Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,818 |
| Fesmax Grand Tour Open | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,685 |
| 2nd Sonora Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,864 |
| Campo Grande Brasil Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,603 |
| Campo Grande Radio Clube Open 2nd | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,922 |
| 2º FRONTIER OPEN 2026 - GRAN PRIX & GRAND TOUR | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erico Mendonca's chess games?
36 games by Erico Mendonca, from Nov 2014 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 Erico Mendonca has played.
What does Erico Mendonca play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Erico Mendonca opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erico Mendonca answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Erico Mendonca play as White?
As White, Erico Mendonca's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erico Mendonca play as Black?
As Black, Erico Mendonca most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Erico Mendonca's FIDE rating?
Erico Mendonca is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Erico Mendonca played?
Our database contains 36 games by Erico Mendonca, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erico Mendonca?
36 games by Erico Mendonca 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.