Prepare against William Jimenez Mendez
Colombia · World #140,615 classical · FIDE ID 4484053
When preparing against William Jimenez Mendez, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 115 games by William Jimenez Mendez, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Jimenez Mendez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Jimenez 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 | 1,618 | 1,667 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,599 | 1,687 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,589 | 1,618 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 33 | 14 | 68 | 28.7% |
| As White | 59 | 17 | 7 | 35 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 7 | 33 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Jimenez Mendez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Jimenez Mendez's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 61.0% | 40.3% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 35.6% | 23.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 40.3% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Mendez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mendez usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 23.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Mendez usually continues g3 (21.4% score)
- …Nc6 (24% of these games) — Mendez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mendez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 40.0% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.6% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
William Jimenez Mendez's chess games
All 115 games by William Jimenez Mendez in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - Aug 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: 33 wins, 14 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Diego Bernal Posada | 1,765 | Bogota Empresas Open | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Javier Sanabria Bello | 1,745 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | B15 |
| Mar 2026 | Alfredo Gomez Boada | 1,738 | IRT Rapido Kallpa | Tigran Petrossian | D20 |
| Jun 2025 | Diego Andres Castellanos Santamaria | 1,724 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Alekhine | C00 |
| Jun 2026 | Jose Guillermo Ortiz Hernandez | 1,719 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Aficionados Sub 1800 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U1700 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,432 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,462 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,488 |
| Ibague Blitz Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,590 |
| Bogota El Tablazo Open A | 2022 | 8 | 0 | 1,500 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,831 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Bobby Fischer | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,681 |
| IRT Rapido Kallpa | Tigran Petrossian | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Jimenez Mendez's chess games?
115 games by William Jimenez Mendez, from Jun 2019 to Aug 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 William Jimenez Mendez has played.
What does William Jimenez Mendez play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, William Jimenez Mendez opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Jimenez Mendez answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does William Jimenez Mendez play as White?
As White, William Jimenez Mendez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Jimenez Mendez play as Black?
As Black, William Jimenez Mendez most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is William Jimenez Mendez's FIDE rating?
William Jimenez Mendez is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess, 1,599 in rapid and 1,589 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,667 (Apr 2025).
How many games has William Jimenez Mendez played?
Our database contains 115 games by William Jimenez Mendez, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 14 draws, 68 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Jimenez Mendez?
115 games by William Jimenez 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.