Prepare against Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba
CM · Colombia · World #48,569 classical · FIDE ID 4422376
When preparing against Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 46.7% over 45 games.
Our database contains 464 games by Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba 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 | 1,899 | 2,064 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,079 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,119 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 464 | 248 | 53 | 163 | 53.4% |
| As White | 228 | 126 | 23 | 79 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 236 | 122 | 30 | 84 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 93.9% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 5.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 93 | 67.4% | 57.0% |
| Nc6 | 25 | 18.1% | 66.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 57.9% | 62.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 21.1% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba's chess games
All 464 games by Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 248 wins, 53 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 45 | 21/2/22 | 46.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 38 | 19/4/15 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 12/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 42 | 21/5/16 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Martin Martinez Romero | 2,405 | 3rd Ortega Open | D85 |
| Apr 2018 | John Jairo Cifuentes | 2,253 | ch-COL sf 2nd | B95 |
| Apr 2026 | Soren Federico Obando Guzman | 2,226 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Boris Spassky | A52 |
| Aug 2022 | Cristian Camilo Soto | 2,191 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | B07 |
| Oct 2014 | Jorge Alexander Martinez | 2,166 | Mosquera Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U2000 | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,899 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,998 |
| ch-COL sf | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,852 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,115 |
| Ibague Open | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,735 |
| ch-COL sf 2nd | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| Ibague Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba's chess games?
464 games by Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba, from Jan 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 Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba has played.
What does Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba play as White?
As White, Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Italian Game (38 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba play as Black?
As Black, Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba most often plays: Philidor (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba's FIDE rating?
Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba played?
Our database contains 464 games by Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 53 draws, 163 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba?
464 games by Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba 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.