Prepare against Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea
WFM · Mexico · World #69,497 classical · FIDE ID 5105420
When preparing against Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea 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 | 1,823 | 2,017 | Jan 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,932 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 40 | 15 | 55 | 36.4% |
| As White | 54 | 22 | 7 | 25 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 8 | 30 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 98.1% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Mendiolea usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mendiolea usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Mendiolea usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Mendiolea usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 79.4% | 35.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.6% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea's chess games
All 110 games by Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 40 wins, 15 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,459 | FIDE World Cup American Qual Gp4 | E70 |
| May 2006 | Nelly Aginian | 2,333 | Olympiad Women-37 | B01 |
| May 2021 | Luis Manuel Perez Rodriguez | 2,324 | American World Cup Q Prelim | C45 |
| May 2006 | Anda Safranska | 2,279 | Olympiad Women-37 | B08 |
| Apr 2006 | Francisco Mercado Garcia | 2,240 | 52nd ch-MEX Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 0 | 1,770 |
| Olympiad Women-37 | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,250 |
| American World Cup Q Prelim | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,041 |
| ch-World University w 12th | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,949 |
| FIDE World Cup Mexico Qual w | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,581 |
| Villahermosa Mexican Open w | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,776 |
| ch-Pan American U18 Girls | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-North American U18 Girls | 2007 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea's chess games?
110 games by Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea has played.
What does Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea play as White?
As White, Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea play as Black?
As Black, Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea's FIDE rating?
Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea played?
Our database contains 110 games by Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 15 draws, 55 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea?
110 games by Paulina Adriana Carreras Mendiolea 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.