Prepare against Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez
FM · Mexico · World #14,198 classical · FIDE ID 5106850
Our database contains 488 games by Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete 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 | 2,114 | 2,302 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,257 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,314 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 488 | 243 | 56 | 189 | 49.8% |
| As White | 249 | 134 | 30 | 85 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 239 | 109 | 26 | 104 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 98.4% | 60.4% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 105 | 97.2% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 70 | 94.6% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez's chess games
All 488 games by Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Jul 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: 243 wins, 56 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 75 | 40/6/29 | 53.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 33 | 19/4/10 | 57.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 30 | 19/5/6 | 63.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 43 | 21/3/19 | 48.8% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 32 | 14/0/18 | 43.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,678 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Jul 2022 | Nils Grandelius | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | B54 |
| Sep 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,603 | Titled Tue Early | D20 |
| Nov 2023 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Sep 2022 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,567 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 452 | 256.5 | 2,334 |
| 18th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,343 |
| 32nd Carlos Torre Mem Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,239 |
| 21st Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2008 | 4 | 1 | 2,169 |
| Carlos Torre Mem Blitz | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2,200 |
| 20th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,136 |
| 51st Capablanca Memorial Open | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,293 |
| Carlos Torre Memorial Open 24th | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez's chess games?
488 games by Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez, from Apr 2005 to Jul 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 Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez has played.
What does Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez play as White?
As White, Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 53.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (30 games, 63.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez play as Black?
As Black, Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 59.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez's FIDE rating?
Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez played?
Our database contains 488 games by Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 243 wins, 56 draws, 189 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete Mendez?
488 games by Gonzalo Alberto Navarrete 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.