Prepare against Leon Luke Mendonca
GM · India · World #88 classical · FIDE ID 35028561
When preparing against Leon Luke Mendonca, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 28.8% over 52 games.
Our database contains 2,203 games by Leon Luke Mendonca, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leon Luke Mendonca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Luke Mendonca 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 | 2,633 | 2,643 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,551 | 2,551 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,520 | 2,520 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,203 | 1,021 | 682 | 500 | 46.3% |
| As White | 1,107 | 551 | 348 | 208 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 1,096 | 470 | 334 | 292 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Luke Mendonca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Luke Mendonca's side.
First moves as White (1,102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 535 | 48.5% | 65.1% |
| Nf3 | 249 | 22.6% | 64.5% |
| e4 | 176 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 78 | 7.1% | 69.9% |
| b4 | 29 | 2.6% | 82.8% |
| a3 | 13 | 1.2% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues c4 (66.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues g3 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Mendonca usually continues b3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (542 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 336 | 62.0% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 89 | 16.4% | 61.2% |
| e6 | 56 | 10.3% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 28 | 5.2% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.5% | 56.3% |
Leon Luke Mendonca's chess games
All 2,203 games by Leon Luke Mendonca in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Sep 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: 1,021 wins, 682 draws, 500 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 114 | 47/48/19 | 41.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 104 | 46/31/27 | 44.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 81 | 45/26/10 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 65 | 42/15/8 | 64.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 52 | 21/23/8 | 40.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 40 | 12/21/7 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 33 | 16/10/7 | 48.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 32 | 15/10/7 | 46.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 9/16/5 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 121 | 55/38/28 | 45.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 83 | 43/17/23 | 51.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 82 | 38/17/27 | 46.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 69 | 29/19/21 | 42.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 57 | 20/22/15 | 35.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 52 | 15/24/13 | 28.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 47 | 15/19/13 | 31.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 44 | 18/13/13 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 20/10/8 | 52.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 27 | 11/12/4 | 40.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,782 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Jun 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,766 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Jun 2026 | Wesley So | 2,753 | FIDE World Bl Team 5-8th | D02 |
| Dec 2025 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,738 | World Blitz 2025 | B92 |
| Jun 2026 | Richard Rapport | 2,729 | FIDE World Bl Team Final | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 504 | 315.5 | 2,460 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,625 |
| Gelfand Challenge | 2021 | 19 | 10 | 2,533 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 10 | 2,560 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 19 | 10 | 2,415 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,689 |
| Baer Polgar Challenge | 2021 | 18 | 11 | 2,600 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,589 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Volodar Murzin (15 games) · V Pranav (14 games) · Raunak Sadhwani (14 games) · Vincent Keymer (11 games) · MarcAndria Maurizzi (11 games) · Aron Pasti (10 games) · Murali Karthikeyan (10 games) · Pranesh M (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Luke Mendonca's chess games?
2,203 games by Leon Luke Mendonca, from Jul 2012 to Sep 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 Leon Luke Mendonca has played.
What does Leon Luke Mendonca play on the first move as White?
Across 1,102 games with White in our database, Leon Luke Mendonca opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Luke Mendonca answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Leon Luke Mendonca play as White?
As White, Leon Luke Mendonca's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (114 games, 41.2% win rate); Réti Opening (104 games, 44.2% win rate); Slav Defense (81 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Luke Mendonca play as Black?
As Black, Leon Luke Mendonca most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (121 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (83 games, 51.8% win rate); Sicilian (82 games, 46.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,096 games.
What is Leon Luke Mendonca's FIDE rating?
Leon Luke Mendonca is currently rated 2,633 in classical chess, 2,551 in rapid and 2,520 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,643 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Leon Luke Mendonca played?
Our database contains 2,203 games by Leon Luke Mendonca, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,021 wins, 682 draws, 500 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Luke Mendonca?
2,203 games by Leon Luke Mendonca 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.