Prepare against Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza
Spain · World #12,120 classical · FIDE ID 24598615
When preparing against Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 55.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Stefano Centeno 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 | 2,140 | 2,191 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,087 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 117 | 44 | 86 | 47.4% |
| As White | 120 | 63 | 22 | 35 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 127 | 54 | 22 | 51 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 96.7% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues d4 (71.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 92.9% | 52.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.8% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza's chess games
All 247 games by Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 117 wins, 44 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 30 | 18/7/5 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Alberto Quintin Navarro | 2,406 | 86th ch-ESP | E05 |
| May 2021 | Gabriel Quispe Arteaga | 2,386 | ch-Madrid Final | B21 |
| May 2021 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,364 | ch-Madrid Final | C24 |
| Aug 2021 | Juan Diego Bermudez Ureba | 2,229 | 86th ch-ESP | C45 |
| May 2022 | Alberto Garcia Dorado | 2,220 | ch-Madrid sf | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2022 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,089 |
| ch-Madrid U14 | 2022 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,992 |
| 10th Mostoles Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,886 |
| 37th Collado Villalba A | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,921 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,265 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,989 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza's chess games?
247 games by Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza, from Jan 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 Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza has played.
What does Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza play as White?
As White, Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (30 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza play as Black?
As Black, Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza most often plays: Italian Game (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza's FIDE rating?
Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza played?
Our database contains 247 games by Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 44 draws, 86 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza?
247 games by Julio Stefano Centeno 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.