Prepare against Nicolas Mendez
Argentina · World #33,237 classical · FIDE ID 123234
Our database contains 57 games by Nicolas Mendez, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Mendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Mendez 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 | 1,967 | 1,969 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,896 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,924 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 15 | 7 | 35 | 26.3% |
| As White | 31 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Mendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Mendez's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 45.2% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 38.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Mendez usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Mendez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mendez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Mendez's chess games
All 57 games by Nicolas Mendez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Raul Lapicki | 2,239 | 5th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | E83 |
| Mar 2013 | Miguel Ruperez | 2,173 | 5th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | A64 |
| Jun 2013 | Diego Lopez | 2,133 | 3rd Buenos Aires Duchamp Boca Open | B07 |
| Oct 2012 | Alejandro Judewicz | 2,084 | 8th American Continental | E07 |
| Oct 2012 | Fabian Romero | 2,058 | 8th American Continental | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| Pan American U14 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,893 |
| 3rd Buenos Aires Duchamp Boca Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,067 |
| ch-South American U10 | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,750 |
| 1st Buenos Aires Duchamp Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,706 |
| Wch U14 | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,575 |
| 5th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 2,362 |
| 62nd Villa Ballester Verano Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Mendez's chess games?
57 games by Nicolas Mendez, from Apr 2009 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 Nicolas Mendez has played.
What does Nicolas Mendez play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Nicolas Mendez opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Mendez answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Mendez play as White?
As White, Nicolas Mendez's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Mendez play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Mendez most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nicolas Mendez's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Mendez is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Nicolas Mendez played?
Our database contains 57 games by Nicolas Mendez, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 35 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Mendez?
57 games by Nicolas Mendez 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.