Prepare against Wilford Mendez
Colombia · World #72,205 classical · FIDE ID 4410050
When preparing against Wilford Mendez, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 87 games by Wilford Mendez, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Wilford Mendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilford Mendez 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 | 1,814 | 1,911 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,925 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 39 | 16 | 32 | 44.8% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 20 | 6 | 18 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilford Mendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilford Mendez's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 18.6% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Mendez usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Mendez usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 96.2% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Wilford Mendez's chess games
All 87 games by Wilford Mendez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 39 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Pablo Andres Alvarez | 2,116 | 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | B33 |
| May 2009 | Faiber Lotero | 2,088 | Bogota IRT Open | C27 |
| Nov 2012 | Eugenio Corpus | 1,883 | Pamplona Sub zt 2.3 | C77 |
| Sep 2014 | Diego Fernandez Tomaselli | 1,851 | Barcelona IRT 2do. Copa IDANZ | B18 |
| Nov 2011 | Santiago Ruiz Agudelo | 1,826 | chT-COL | B79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Amateur | 2011 | 22 | 16 | 1,969 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,823 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,633 |
| Pamplona Sub zt 2.3 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| Barcelona IRT 2do. Copa IDANZ | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| Bogota IRT Open | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,316 |
| 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilford Mendez's chess games?
87 games by Wilford Mendez, from Jul 2008 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 Wilford Mendez has played.
What does Wilford Mendez play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Wilford Mendez opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilford Mendez answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Wilford Mendez play as White?
As White, Wilford Mendez's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilford Mendez play as Black?
As Black, Wilford Mendez most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Wilford Mendez's FIDE rating?
Wilford Mendez is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Wilford Mendez played?
Our database contains 87 games by Wilford Mendez, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilford Mendez?
87 games by Wilford Mendez 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.