Prepare against Itzael Garcia Mendoza
Spain · World #55,054 classical · FIDE ID 24582425
When preparing against Itzael Garcia Mendoza, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 55 games by Itzael Garcia Mendoza, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Itzael Garcia Mendoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Itzael Garcia Mendoza 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 | 1,874 | 1,967 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,756 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 33 | 6 | 16 | 60.0% |
| As White | 28 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 67.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Itzael Garcia Mendoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Itzael Garcia Mendoza's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 32.1% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 25.0% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 52.6% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 36.8% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Itzael Garcia Mendoza's chess games
All 55 games by Itzael Garcia Mendoza in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 33 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes | 1,884 | San Cristobal de La Laguna Rapid Open | A00 |
| Aug 2024 | Francisco Javier Larios Villa | 1,870 | San Cristobal de La Laguna Open B 6th | B30 |
| Aug 2024 | Alejandro Gonzalez Estevez | 1,786 | San Cristobal de La Laguna Open B 6th | C54 |
| Apr 2022 | Joaquin M. Calvo Nobrega | 1,611 | chT-Tenerife Segunda | B11 |
| Apr 2023 | Joel 1998 Rodriguez Garcia | 1,360 | chT-Tenerife Segunda | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Segunda | 2023 | 17 | 10 | 1,453 |
| chT3-Tenerife 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,350 |
| chT-Tenerife Segunda-B 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,447 |
| chT-Tenerife Segunda 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,328 |
| San Cristobal de La Laguna Rapid Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,980 |
| San Cristobal de La Laguna Open B 6th | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| chT-Tenerife Tercera | 2022 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,625 |
| chT-Tenerife Tercera A 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 3 | 1,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Itzael Garcia Mendoza's chess games?
55 games by Itzael Garcia Mendoza, from Feb 2017 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 Itzael Garcia Mendoza has played.
What does Itzael Garcia Mendoza play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Itzael Garcia Mendoza opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Itzael Garcia Mendoza answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Itzael Garcia Mendoza play as White?
As White, Itzael Garcia Mendoza's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Itzael Garcia Mendoza play as Black?
As Black, Itzael Garcia Mendoza most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Itzael Garcia Mendoza's FIDE rating?
Itzael Garcia Mendoza is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Itzael Garcia Mendoza played?
Our database contains 55 games by Itzael Garcia Mendoza, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Itzael Garcia Mendoza?
55 games by Itzael Garcia Mendoza 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.