Prepare against Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez
Spain · World #69,015 classical · FIDE ID 22249044
When preparing against Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez 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 | 1,825 | 1,881 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,822 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 6 | 23 | 35.6% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 38.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 38.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Nunez usually continues f4 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nunez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Nunez usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nunez usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez's chess games
All 45 games by Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C32 | King's Gambit | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Koldo Urbieta Gabancho | 1,822 | ch-Bizkaia | A05 |
| Jan 2012 | Eneko Sierra Santibanez | 1,810 | ch-Bizkaiko Primary | D53 |
| Jan 2012 | Jose Vicente Miranda Castanos | 1,782 | ch-Bizkaiko Primary | B54 |
| Nov 2006 | Asier Iza Gallastegui | 1,740 | ch-BIZKAIA B | A04 |
| Jan 2012 | Marcelino Cosgaya Garcia | 1,729 | ch-Bizkaiko Primary | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Getxo Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,619 |
| ch-BIZKAIA B | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,796 |
| ch-Bizkaia | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,588 |
| 1st Getxo Semana Santa U2200 Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,579 |
| ch-Bizkaia B | 2005 | 5 | 3 | – |
| ch-Bizkaiko Primary | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 1,967 |
| Sestao Open | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| 23rd Erandio Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez's chess games?
45 games by Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez, from Jan 2012 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 Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez has played.
What does Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez play as White?
As White, Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez's FIDE rating?
Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez played?
Our database contains 45 games by Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez?
45 games by Jose Antonio Mendez Nunez 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.