Prepare against Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza
WCM · Ecuador · World #50,289 classical · FIDE ID 3617556
Our database contains 178 games by Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josselyne Penafiel 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 | 1,892 | 1,953 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,872 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,849 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 67 | 19 | 92 | 37.6% |
| As White | 84 | 32 | 9 | 43 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 94 | 35 | 10 | 49 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 91.7% | 42.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues c4 (38.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues d5 (10.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 94.1% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza's chess games
All 178 games by Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza 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: 67 wins, 19 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 29 | 16/0/13 | 55.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Javier Antonio Contreras Torres | 2,296 | Titled Tue Late | E17 |
| Feb 2025 | Esper Van Baar | 2,220 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,218 | Titled Tue Early | D08 |
| Jan 2025 | Logan C Shafer | 2,202 | Titled Tue Early | E71 |
| Jan 2025 | Narek Ghimoyan | 2,192 | Titled Tue Late | D56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 63 | 11 | 1,913 |
| ECU pre olympic w | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| ch-ECU w | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 1,872 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,955 |
| ECU Clasif2 U20 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,657 |
| ch-ECU Qual Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,939 |
| 13th South America-ch U20 Girls | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,661 |
| ch-South America U20 Girls | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza's chess games?
178 games by Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza, 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 Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza has played.
What does Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza play as White?
As White, Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza play as Black?
As Black, Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 55.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza's FIDE rating?
Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza played?
Our database contains 178 games by Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 19 draws, 92 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josselyne Penafiel Mendoza?
178 games by Josselyne Penafiel 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.