Prepare against Rodrigo Machado Mendes
Brazil · World #50,013 classical · FIDE ID 2110873
Our database contains 439 games by Rodrigo Machado Mendes, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rodrigo Machado Mendes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodrigo Machado 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 | 1,893 | 2,028 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,027 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,030 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 439 | 232 | 58 | 149 | 52.8% |
| As White | 222 | 119 | 26 | 77 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 217 | 113 | 32 | 72 | 52.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodrigo Machado Mendes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodrigo Machado Mendes's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 37.8% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 74 | 33.3% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 37 | 16.7% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 7.2% | 53.1% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nf3 (76.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mendes usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mendes usually continues g3 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mendes usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Mendes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 39.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 23 | 22.5% | 69.6% |
| e5 | 20 | 19.6% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 11.8% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 47.4% | 68.9% |
| d5 | 27 | 34.6% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Rodrigo Machado Mendes's chess games
All 439 games by Rodrigo Machado Mendes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 232 wins, 58 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho | 2,270 | ch-Paulista | E06 |
| Apr 2017 | Edson Kenji Tsuboi | 2,250 | Sao Paulo Open A 6th | C55 |
| Sep 2015 | Rendrex Lopes Pinto | 2,172 | Sao Paulo Open A 3rd | A03 |
| May 2018 | Leonardo De Miranda Rodrigues | 2,147 | ch-BRA Amateur U2200 | C46 |
| Jul 2014 | Silvio Shigueo Ueti | 2,135 | Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC Open | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2019 | 20 | 9 | 1,891 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,043 |
| Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC fin-B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,920 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,690 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,845 |
| Florianopolis Cordioli Memorial | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodrigo Machado Mendes's chess games?
439 games by Rodrigo Machado Mendes, from Oct 2004 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 Rodrigo Machado Mendes has played.
What does Rodrigo Machado Mendes play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Rodrigo Machado Mendes opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodrigo Machado Mendes answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Rodrigo Machado Mendes play as White?
As White, Rodrigo Machado Mendes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (23 games, 52.2% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodrigo Machado Mendes play as Black?
As Black, Rodrigo Machado Mendes most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Rodrigo Machado Mendes's FIDE rating?
Rodrigo Machado Mendes is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Rodrigo Machado Mendes played?
Our database contains 439 games by Rodrigo Machado Mendes, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 232 wins, 58 draws, 149 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodrigo Machado Mendes?
439 games by Rodrigo Machado 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.