Prepare against Kathya Mendieta
WFM · NIC · World #52,614 classical · FIDE ID 6101496
Our database contains 109 games by Kathya Mendieta, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kathya Mendieta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kathya Mendieta 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 | 1,883 | 1,974 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,914 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 52 | 37 | 19 | 47.7% |
| As White | 58 | 32 | 15 | 11 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 20 | 22 | 8 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kathya Mendieta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kathya Mendieta's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 68.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Mendieta usually continues Nc3 (69.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Mendieta usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Mendieta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 68.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Kathya Mendieta's chess games
All 109 games by Kathya Mendieta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 52 wins, 37 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Rene Lacayo | 2,226 | ch-NCA Open | B23 |
| Aug 2014 | Elena Partac | 2,127 | Olympiad Women-41 | B23 |
| Aug 2014 | Elena Nekrasova | 2,076 | Olympiad Women-41 | B23 |
| Apr 2014 | Ingrid Sanchez | 2,054 | Managua Sub zt 2.3.2 w | B23 |
| Aug 2014 | Eglantina Shabanaj | 2,033 | Olympiad Women-41 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA w | 2017 | 16 | 13 | 1,942 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,927 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-NCA Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-NCA sf w | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,844 |
| Managua Sub zt 2.3.2 w | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,961 |
| 1st Managua Dario Memorial B | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kathya Mendieta's chess games?
109 games by Kathya Mendieta, from Jul 2010 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 Kathya Mendieta has played.
What does Kathya Mendieta play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Kathya Mendieta opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kathya Mendieta answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Kathya Mendieta play as White?
As White, Kathya Mendieta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kathya Mendieta play as Black?
As Black, Kathya Mendieta most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Kathya Mendieta's FIDE rating?
Kathya Mendieta is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Kathya Mendieta played?
Our database contains 109 games by Kathya Mendieta, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 37 draws, 19 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kathya Mendieta?
109 games by Kathya Mendieta 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.