Prepare against Mendes Aaron Reeve
IM · Canada · World #2,971 classical · FIDE ID 25954938
Our database contains 542 games by Mendes Aaron Reeve, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mendes Aaron Reeve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mendes Aaron Reeve 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 | 2,340 | 2,359 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,253 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,427 | 2,427 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 542 | 296 | 68 | 178 | 54.6% |
| As White | 275 | 159 | 32 | 84 | 57.8% |
| As Black | 267 | 137 | 36 | 94 | 51.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mendes Aaron Reeve's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mendes Aaron Reeve's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 61.5% | 65.1% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 32.7% | 61.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.5% | 12.5% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Reeve usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Reeve usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Reeve usually continues Nf3 (81.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Reeve usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Reeve usually continues e3 (76.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Reeve usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 71.3% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 29 | 23.8% | 56.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 86.9% | 59.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Mendes Aaron Reeve's chess games
All 542 games by Mendes Aaron Reeve in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 296 wins, 68 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 43 | 23/8/12 | 53.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 12/2/7 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 16/2/3 | 76.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 12/0/3 | 80.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 53 | 28/6/19 | 52.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 16/5/14 | 45.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 16/2/7 | 64.0% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,776 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Apr 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | A12 |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | 2,717 | Titled Tue Late | B52 |
| Oct 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,698 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Jun 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,676 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 406 | 252.5 | 2,396 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 50 | 27 | 2,376 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,327 |
| New York Fall GM B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,487 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,476 |
| SITTU Barbados Open Champ | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,431 |
| Saint Louis Masters | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mendes Aaron Reeve's chess games?
542 games by Mendes Aaron Reeve, from Feb 2020 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 Mendes Aaron Reeve has played.
What does Mendes Aaron Reeve play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Mendes Aaron Reeve opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mendes Aaron Reeve answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Mendes Aaron Reeve play as White?
As White, Mendes Aaron Reeve's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (43 games, 53.5% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Scotch Game (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mendes Aaron Reeve play as Black?
As Black, Mendes Aaron Reeve most often plays: Slav Defense (53 games, 52.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 64.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Mendes Aaron Reeve's FIDE rating?
Mendes Aaron Reeve is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,427 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Mendes Aaron Reeve played?
Our database contains 542 games by Mendes Aaron Reeve, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 296 wins, 68 draws, 178 losses (54.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mendes Aaron Reeve?
542 games by Mendes Aaron Reeve 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.