Prepare against Rodrigo Mendoza
CM · Bolivia · World #12,166 classical · FIDE ID 3301931
Our database contains 415 games by Rodrigo Mendoza, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rodrigo Mendoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodrigo 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 | 2,139 | 2,224 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,242 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,174 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 161 | 67 | 187 | 38.8% |
| As White | 215 | 88 | 35 | 92 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 200 | 73 | 32 | 95 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodrigo Mendoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodrigo Mendoza's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 155 | 72.1% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 18.6% | 47.5% |
| e4 | 15 | 7.0% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 100 | 93.5% | 41.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 51.6% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 43.5% | 53.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Rodrigo Mendoza's chess games
All 415 games by Rodrigo Mendoza in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 161 wins, 67 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | E51 |
| Aug 2023 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,524 | Titled Tue Late | A47 |
| Feb 2025 | Vitalii Kiselev | 2,504 | Titled Tue Late | E94 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | B18 |
| Dec 2025 | G Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 230 | 101.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-BOL | 2023 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-South America U20 | 2014 | 17 | 7 | 2,131 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2014 | 16 | 8 | 2,137 |
| La Paz Casa Argentina Open | 2023 | 13 | 11 | 1,922 |
| 9th American Continental | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,238 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,216 |
| 1st Lima | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodrigo Mendoza's chess games?
415 games by Rodrigo Mendoza, from Apr 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 Rodrigo Mendoza has played.
What does Rodrigo Mendoza play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Rodrigo Mendoza opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodrigo Mendoza answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rodrigo Mendoza play as White?
As White, Rodrigo Mendoza's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodrigo Mendoza play as Black?
As Black, Rodrigo Mendoza most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Rodrigo Mendoza's FIDE rating?
Rodrigo Mendoza is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Rodrigo Mendoza played?
Our database contains 415 games by Rodrigo Mendoza, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 67 draws, 187 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodrigo Mendoza?
415 games by Rodrigo 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.