Prepare against Modeste Mendes
PRT · World #31,245 classical · FIDE ID 1925920
Our database contains 156 games by Modeste Mendes, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Modeste Mendes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Modeste Mendes 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 | 1,978 | 2,039 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,073 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,004 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 66 | 21 | 69 | 42.3% |
| As White | 77 | 39 | 10 | 28 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 79 | 27 | 11 | 41 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Modeste Mendes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Modeste Mendes's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 49.4% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 29 | 37.7% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 9.1% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Mendes usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mendes usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …b5 (3% of these games) — Mendes usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 41.3% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 16 | 34.8% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 17.4% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Modeste Mendes's chess games
All 156 games by Modeste Mendes in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 66 wins, 21 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Late | E94 |
| Aug 2023 | Julio Becerra Rivero | 2,388 | 3rd Merida World Heritage Open | A40 |
| Apr 2023 | Anthony Atanasov | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | C43 |
| Apr 2023 | Bruno Andre Leite Martins | 2,348 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Apr 2023 | Aleksa Petrovic | 2,344 | Titled Tue Late | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 44 | 22 | 2,228 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 15 | 4 | 1,871 |
| ch-POR U20 | 2013 | 12 | 7 | 1,885 |
| Lisbon Honra | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-CAN | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,895 |
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,804 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Modeste Mendes's chess games?
156 games by Modeste Mendes, from Mar 2010 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 Modeste Mendes has played.
What does Modeste Mendes play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Modeste Mendes opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Modeste Mendes answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Modeste Mendes play as White?
As White, Modeste Mendes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Modeste Mendes play as Black?
As Black, Modeste Mendes most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Modeste Mendes's FIDE rating?
Modeste Mendes is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Modeste Mendes played?
Our database contains 156 games by Modeste Mendes, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 21 draws, 69 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Modeste Mendes?
156 games by Modeste Mendes 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.