Prepare against Victor Manuel Medina Calderon
Mexico · World #23,981 classical · FIDE ID 5121965
When preparing against Victor Manuel Medina Calderon, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 45 games by Victor Manuel Medina Calderon, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Victor Manuel Medina Calderon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Manuel Medina Calderon 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 | 2,026 | 2,033 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 6 | 19 | 44.4% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Manuel Medina Calderon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Manuel Medina Calderon's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 87.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Calderon usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Calderon usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Calderon usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Calderon usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Calderon usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Victor Manuel Medina Calderon's chess games
All 45 games by Victor Manuel Medina Calderon in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Eleazar Samuel Kolosovas Machuca | 2,009 | 1st Mexico City Latinoamericano Open | C27 |
| Apr 2024 | Sandra N Guillen Cristobal | 1,966 | 2nd Veracruz Open | B45 |
| Nov 2021 | Jesus Arturo Silva Hernandez | 1,943 | 1st Mexico City Latinoamericano Open | A45 |
| Sep 2025 | Jaime Espana Gonzalez | 1,909 | XIV Copa Independencia | B29 |
| Sep 2026 | Carlos Alberto Huerta Garcia | 1,896 | Copa Independencia 2026 | Hidalgo | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIV Copa Independencia | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| Copa Independencia 2026 | Hidalgo | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,894 |
| 5th Guadalajara Peoneros Open | 2022 | 5 | 5 | 2,078 |
| 1st Mexico City Latinoamericano Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,051 |
| 2nd Veracruz Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,022 |
| 1st Guadalajara Peoneros Open | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,568 |
| Mexico City Independence Cup 11th | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,944 |
| 4th Hibrido del Sur U2200 Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Manuel Medina Calderon's chess games?
45 games by Victor Manuel Medina Calderon, from Mar 2014 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 Victor Manuel Medina Calderon has played.
What does Victor Manuel Medina Calderon play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Victor Manuel Medina Calderon opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Manuel Medina Calderon answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Victor Manuel Medina Calderon play as White?
As White, Victor Manuel Medina Calderon's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Manuel Medina Calderon play as Black?
As Black, Victor Manuel Medina Calderon most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Victor Manuel Medina Calderon's FIDE rating?
Victor Manuel Medina Calderon is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Victor Manuel Medina Calderon played?
Our database contains 45 games by Victor Manuel Medina Calderon, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Manuel Medina Calderon?
45 games by Victor Manuel Medina Calderon 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.