Prepare against Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez
Spain · World #23,113 classical · FIDE ID 2207427
When preparing against Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Maria Esteban 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 | 2,032 | 2,094 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 37.5% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Mendez usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Mendez usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Mendez usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Mendez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez's chess games
All 32 games by Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jesus M Iruzubieta Villaluenga | 2,400 | San Sebastian Open | A29 |
| Jan 1994 | J. Ruiz | 2,250 | San Sebastian Open | D47 |
| Jan 1996 | Javier Gastanares Lopez | 2,155 | San Sebastian Gros Open | C86 |
| Jan 1997 | Juan Angel Perez Garcia | 2,040 | Spain Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Sebastian Open | 1996 | 14 | 6 | 2,290 |
| Spain Open | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,247 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open | 1996 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
| 17th Benasque Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,960 |
| Jaca Open | 1990 | 1 | 0 | 2,010 |
| chT-Euskadi | 1996 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez's chess games?
32 games by Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez, from Apr 2003 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 Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez has played.
What does Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.b4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez play as White?
As White, Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez's FIDE rating?
Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez played?
Our database contains 32 games by Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Maria Esteban Mendez?
32 games by Jesus Maria Esteban 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.