Prepare against Iker Hernandez Mendez
Australia · World #51,180 classical · FIDE ID 3243214
When preparing against Iker Hernandez Mendez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 38 games by Iker Hernandez Mendez, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iker Hernandez Mendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iker Hernandez 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 | 1,888 | 1,982 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,788 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 1,686 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 23.7% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iker Hernandez Mendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iker Hernandez Mendez's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mendez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Mendez usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Iker Hernandez Mendez's chess games
All 38 games by Iker Hernandez Mendez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Craig C Kinsman | 1,986 | Perth Open | B79 |
| Jan 2024 | Leah Rice | 1,525 | ch-AUS | A45 |
| Jan 2023 | Hui Huang | 1,514 | Perth Open | A45 |
| Aug 2023 | Dewald Coetsee | 1,399 | World ol U16 | B81 |
| Jan 2023 | Angus Chen | 1,394 | Perth Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,753 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,737 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 985 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,781 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,689 |
| Asian Youth U18 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iker Hernandez Mendez's chess games?
38 games by Iker Hernandez Mendez, from Oct 2020 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 Iker Hernandez Mendez has played.
What does Iker Hernandez Mendez play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Iker Hernandez Mendez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iker Hernandez Mendez answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Iker Hernandez Mendez play as White?
As White, Iker Hernandez Mendez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iker Hernandez Mendez play as Black?
As Black, Iker Hernandez Mendez most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Iker Hernandez Mendez's FIDE rating?
Iker Hernandez Mendez is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,686 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Iker Hernandez Mendez played?
Our database contains 38 games by Iker Hernandez Mendez, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iker Hernandez Mendez?
38 games by Iker Hernandez 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.