Prepare against Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes
PRT · World #37,394 classical · FIDE ID 1908049
When preparing against Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 89 games by Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Miguel Gomes 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 | 1,947 | 1,951 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,908 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,895 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 36 | 11 | 42 | 40.4% |
| As White | 48 | 20 | 7 | 21 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 79.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 12.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mendes usually continues d3 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mendes usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 91.7% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes's chess games
All 89 games by Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 36 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Carlos Barrero Garcia | 2,355 | chT-POR | A04 |
| Aug 2016 | Luis Pedro Ferreira | 2,198 | 4th Famalicao Open | B26 |
| Aug 2023 | Jose Miguel Teixeira Margarido | 2,100 | 2nd Leca da Palmeira Open | A14 |
| Aug 2016 | Luis Miguel Romano | 2,052 | 4th Famalicao Open | B90 |
| Aug 2015 | Pedro Filipe Candido Diogo | 1,959 | chT2-POR Final | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR prel | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,817 |
| 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| chT-POR | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,066 |
| 9th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,711 |
| Porto Axis Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,909 |
| 4th Famalicao Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| Santa Catarina Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,697 |
| 17th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes's chess games?
89 games by Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes, from Oct 2007 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 Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes has played.
What does Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes play as White?
As White, Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes's FIDE rating?
Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes played?
Our database contains 89 games by Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Miguel Gomes Mendes?
89 games by Pedro Miguel Gomes 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.