Prepare against Joao Paulo Mendes
Brazil · World #39,613 classical · FIDE ID 2110326
When preparing against Joao Paulo Mendes, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 60.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Joao Paulo Mendes, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Paulo Mendes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Paulo Mendes 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 | 1,937 | 1,978 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,984 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 85 | 24 | 65 | 48.9% |
| As White | 89 | 52 | 10 | 27 | 58.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 33 | 14 | 38 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Paulo Mendes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Paulo Mendes's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 84.3% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 10.1% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (82.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Mendes usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Mendes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mendes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Mendes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 72.0% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.0% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 74.1% | 67.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Joao Paulo Mendes's chess games
All 174 games by Joao Paulo Mendes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 85 wins, 24 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Edmundo Reis Luz | 2,228 | Belem Paraense Open | B24 |
| Oct 2012 | Leonardo Eleuterio Da Silveira | 2,200 | ch-Paraense | A06 |
| Oct 2012 | Bruno Majorico Freitas Santiago | 2,157 | ch-Paraense | B04 |
| Apr 2024 | Alan De Albuquerque Maran Reis | 2,070 | 1st Belem Open | C01 |
| Jun 2013 | Jose Rodrigues | 2,049 | 2nd Castanhal Open | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paraense | 2020 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,918 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,935 |
| Belem Carepa Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| Belem Leao Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| Paraense zt | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,807 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,925 |
| ch-Para State Final | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Paulo Mendes's chess games?
174 games by Joao Paulo Mendes, from Jan 2013 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 Joao Paulo Mendes has played.
What does Joao Paulo Mendes play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Joao Paulo Mendes opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Paulo Mendes answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Joao Paulo Mendes play as White?
As White, Joao Paulo Mendes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Paulo Mendes play as Black?
As Black, Joao Paulo Mendes most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Joao Paulo Mendes's FIDE rating?
Joao Paulo Mendes is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Joao Paulo Mendes played?
Our database contains 174 games by Joao Paulo Mendes, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 24 draws, 65 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Paulo Mendes?
174 games by Joao Paulo Mendes 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.