Prepare against Shania Mae Mendoza
WFM · PHL · World #17,948 classical · FIDE ID 5211158
When preparing against Shania Mae Mendoza, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 546 games by Shania Mae Mendoza, covering Jul 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shania Mae Mendoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shania Mae 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 | 2,076 | 2,191 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,052 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,189 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 546 | 230 | 141 | 175 | 42.1% |
| As White | 272 | 126 | 66 | 80 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 274 | 104 | 75 | 95 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shania Mae Mendoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shania Mae Mendoza's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 229 | 84.2% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 37 | 13.6% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues d4 (72.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Mendoza usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 45.9% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 31 | 23.3% | 62.9% |
| c6 | 24 | 18.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 3.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 44.0% | 42.7% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 40.4% | 58.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 11.9% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
Shania Mae Mendoza's chess games
All 546 games by Shania Mae Mendoza in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Sep 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: 230 wins, 141 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 27/8/16 | 52.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 18 | 12/1/5 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,440 | Djerba Online w | B03 |
| Jun 2021 | Jolanta Zawadzka | 2,403 | Speed Chess w Q7 | C45 |
| Jun 2021 | Kulkarni Bhakti | 2,391 | Speed Chess w Q7 | C56 |
| May 2021 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,385 | Speed Chess w Q2 | D45 |
| Jun 2021 | Alina Bivol | 2,374 | Speed Chess w Q7 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI w | 2024 | 80 | 40.5 | 1,968 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 9 | 2,155 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 21 | 12 | 2,285 |
| Tagaytay City zt 3.3 w | 2017 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,999 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,095 |
| ch-PHI Women 2026 | 2026 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,006 |
| Speed Chess w Q6 | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,282 |
| 34th Wch U20 Girls | 2016 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,038 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marie Antoinette San Diego (10 games) · Bernadette Galas (10 games) · Janelle Mae Frayna (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shania Mae Mendoza's chess games?
546 games by Shania Mae Mendoza, from Jul 2011 to Sep 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 Shania Mae Mendoza has played.
What does Shania Mae Mendoza play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Shania Mae Mendoza opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shania Mae Mendoza answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Shania Mae Mendoza play as White?
As White, Shania Mae Mendoza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 52.9% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shania Mae Mendoza play as Black?
As Black, Shania Mae Mendoza most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Shania Mae Mendoza's FIDE rating?
Shania Mae Mendoza is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Shania Mae Mendoza played?
Our database contains 546 games by Shania Mae Mendoza, covering Jul 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 141 draws, 175 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shania Mae Mendoza?
546 games by Shania Mae 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.