Prepare against German Maldonado Mena
CM · Spain · World #16,259 classical · FIDE ID 24516422
When preparing against German Maldonado Mena, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 282 games by German Maldonado Mena, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find German Maldonado Mena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout German Maldonado Mena 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 | 2,093 | 2,204 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,004 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,037 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 108 | 48 | 126 | 38.3% |
| As White | 140 | 58 | 28 | 54 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 142 | 50 | 20 | 72 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of German Maldonado Mena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from German Maldonado Mena's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 123 | 87.9% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mena usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Mena usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mena usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mena usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Mena usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Mena usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 66.7% | 42.7% |
| e5 | 19 | 26.4% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 56.1% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 41.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
German Maldonado Mena's chess games
All 282 games by German Maldonado Mena in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 108 wins, 48 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 8/1/12 | 38.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Sebastian Felipe Sanchez | 2,440 | 47th Seville Open | E39 |
| Aug 2025 | David Galstyan | 2,284 | Titled Tue Early | E12 |
| Oct 2020 | Sebastian Massanet Massanet | 2,277 | 17th Calvia Amateur Open | D85 |
| May 2025 | Santiago Rodriguez | 2,252 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jul 2021 | Victor Alvarez Albiol | 2,222 | ch-ESP U18 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,058 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,040 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| 1st Colonia de Sant Jordi | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 2,019 |
| 89th ch-ESP | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find German Maldonado Mena's chess games?
282 games by German Maldonado Mena, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 German Maldonado Mena has played.
What does German Maldonado Mena play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, German Maldonado Mena opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, German Maldonado Mena answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does German Maldonado Mena play as White?
As White, German Maldonado Mena's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does German Maldonado Mena play as Black?
As Black, German Maldonado Mena most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is German Maldonado Mena's FIDE rating?
German Maldonado Mena is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Nov 2024).
How many games has German Maldonado Mena played?
Our database contains 282 games by German Maldonado Mena, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 48 draws, 126 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against German Maldonado Mena?
282 games by German Maldonado Mena 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.