Prepare against Mateo Mendoza Barcia
Spain · World #31,527 classical · FIDE ID 54734487
When preparing against Mateo Mendoza Barcia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Mateo Mendoza Barcia, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mateo Mendoza Barcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateo Mendoza Barcia 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 | 1,977 | 1,977 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,796 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,909 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 64.7% |
| As White | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 64.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 64.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateo Mendoza Barcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateo Mendoza Barcia's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 73.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 73.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Barcia usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Barcia usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Barcia usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Mateo Mendoza Barcia's chess games
All 34 games by Mateo Mendoza Barcia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Felix Alvarez Lee | 2,116 | Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | C47 |
| Jul 2026 | Jose Castro Miguelez | 2,059 | Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | C70 |
| Jul 2023 | Lucas 2013 Gonzalez Lopez | 1,868 | ch-ESP U10 | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Dario Elias Gonzalez | 1,837 | Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | D05 |
| Jul 2026 | Adrian Mesa Regalado | 1,824 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2023 | 9 | 8 | 1,658 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,778 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,708 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,925 |
| Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,404 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateo Mendoza Barcia's chess games?
34 games by Mateo Mendoza Barcia, from Jan 2022 to Aug 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 Mateo Mendoza Barcia has played.
What does Mateo Mendoza Barcia play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mateo Mendoza Barcia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateo Mendoza Barcia answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mateo Mendoza Barcia play as White?
As White, Mateo Mendoza Barcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateo Mendoza Barcia play as Black?
As Black, Mateo Mendoza Barcia most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mateo Mendoza Barcia's FIDE rating?
Mateo Mendoza Barcia is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mateo Mendoza Barcia played?
Our database contains 34 games by Mateo Mendoza Barcia, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses (64.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateo Mendoza Barcia?
34 games by Mateo Mendoza Barcia 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.