Prepare against Rafael Alvarez Mendoza
Colombia · World #131,515 classical · FIDE ID 4447522
When preparing against Rafael Alvarez Mendoza, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 64 games by Rafael Alvarez Mendoza, covering Dec 2018 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Alvarez Mendoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Alvarez Mendoza 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 | 1,646 | 1,694 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,788 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 27 | 6 | 31 | 42.2% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Alvarez Mendoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Alvarez Mendoza's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 93.8% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (3% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 63.6% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Rafael Alvarez Mendoza's chess games
All 64 games by Rafael Alvarez Mendoza in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - Nov 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: 27 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Carlos Orlando Jaramillo | 1,900 | ch-Pan American IBCA 9th | A00 |
| Oct 2026 | Leidy Johanna Bautista Chiquillo | 1,752 | Campeonato Pan-Americano Individual de Xadrez para Cegos e Baixa Visão 2026 | A45 |
| Dec 2019 | Carlos Andres Sanchez | 1,719 | ch-COL Visually impaired | B12 |
| May 2019 | Jose Gabriel Cuellar | 1,679 | 2nd Medellin Open | A48 |
| Nov 2018 | Juan Evangelista Alvarez | 1,669 | 14th COL Visually Impaired | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Visually impaired | 2019 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,636 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,247 |
| Mosquera Open | 2014 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,472 |
| ch-Pan American IBCA 9th | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,777 |
| 14th COL Visually Impaired | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,604 |
| Gobernacion Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,622 |
| 2nd Medellin Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,706 |
| Campeonato Pan-Americano Individual de Xadrez para Cegos e Baixa Visão 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Alvarez Mendoza's chess games?
64 games by Rafael Alvarez Mendoza, from Dec 2018 to Nov 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 Rafael Alvarez Mendoza has played.
What does Rafael Alvarez Mendoza play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Rafael Alvarez Mendoza opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Alvarez Mendoza answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Rafael Alvarez Mendoza play as White?
As White, Rafael Alvarez Mendoza's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Alvarez Mendoza play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Alvarez Mendoza most often plays: Caro-Kann (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Rafael Alvarez Mendoza's FIDE rating?
Rafael Alvarez Mendoza is currently rated 1,646 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,694 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Rafael Alvarez Mendoza played?
Our database contains 64 games by Rafael Alvarez Mendoza, covering Dec 2018 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Alvarez Mendoza?
64 games by Rafael Alvarez Mendoza 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.