Prepare against Ernesto Mendez
IM · Argentina · World #4,386 classical · FIDE ID 103047
When preparing against Ernesto Mendez, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 39.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 350 games by Ernesto Mendez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ernesto Mendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernesto 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 | 2,291 | 2,363 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,363 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,299 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 155 | 118 | 77 | 44.3% |
| As White | 184 | 86 | 70 | 28 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 166 | 69 | 48 | 49 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernesto Mendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernesto Mendez's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 163 | 88.6% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.0% | 86.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mendez usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Mendez usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 86.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Mendez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Mendez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Mendez usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 69.1% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 15 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 8.6% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 58.5% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 19 | 35.8% | 63.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Ernesto Mendez's chess games
All 350 games by Ernesto 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: 155 wins, 118 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/12/2 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 12/9/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Miguel A. Quinteros | 2,505 | Vicente Lopez Open | B06 |
| Jan 1993 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,480 | Buenos Aires Najdorf Open | D91 |
| Jan 1996 | Bernardo Roselli Mailhe | 2,455 | Buenos Aires TB | E84 |
| Jan 1992 | Diego Adla | 2,435 | Buenos Aires Najdorf qual | B82 |
| Jan 1995 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,435 | Villa Ballester MAG | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata Open | 1993 | 18 | 13 | 2,545 |
| Buenos Aires JM ITT1 | 1995 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,403 |
| 2nd Casa Argentina | 2000 | 13 | 10 | 2,555 |
| Villa Ballester MAG | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,382 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf qual | 1992 | 11 | 7 | 2,509 |
| Buenos Aires FMDA Open A | 1992 | 11 | 7 | 2,419 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf Open | 1993 | 11 | 7 | 2,453 |
| Buenos Aires TB VI | 1991 | 10 | 5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernesto Mendez's chess games?
350 games by Ernesto 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 Ernesto Mendez has played.
What does Ernesto Mendez play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Ernesto Mendez opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernesto Mendez answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ernesto Mendez play as White?
As White, Ernesto Mendez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernesto Mendez play as Black?
As Black, Ernesto Mendez most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Ernesto Mendez's FIDE rating?
Ernesto Mendez is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (May 2018).
How many games has Ernesto Mendez played?
Our database contains 350 games by Ernesto Mendez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 118 draws, 77 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernesto Mendez?
350 games by Ernesto 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.