Alonso Zapata vs Rafael Mendoza
GM Alonso Zapata (2220) · IM Rafael Mendoza (2200)
Alonso Zapata and Rafael Mendoza have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1980 and the most recent in Nov 2019. Zapata leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zapata | Draws | Mendoza |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Mendoza with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zapata | Draws | Mendoza |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zapata | Draws | Mendoza |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Rafael Mendoza | Alonso Zapata | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chT-COL rapid |
| Nov 2015 | Alonso Zapata | Rafael Mendoza | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | ch-COL |
| Nov 2012 | Rafael Mendoza | Alonso Zapata | 1-0 | Sicilian | Pamplona IRT Blitz Open |
| Nov 2012 | Alonso Zapata | Rafael Mendoza | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Pamplona IRT Blitz Open |
| Jul 2003 | Rafael Mendoza | Alonso Zapata | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-COL |
| Dec 1999 | Rafael Mendoza | Alonso Zapata | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd Cali Open A |
| Jan 1999 | Rafael Mendoza | Alonso Zapata | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-COL sf |
| Jan 1995 | Rafael Mendoza | Alonso Zapata | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-COL 43 |
| Jan 1986 | Alonso Zapata | Rafael Mendoza | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-COL 34 |
| Jan 1980 | Rafael Mendoza | Alonso Zapata | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-COL |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alonso Zapata and Rafael Mendoza?
In 10 recorded games, Alonso Zapata has 4 wins, Rafael Mendoza has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alonso Zapata and Rafael Mendoza played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1980 to Nov 2019.
What openings do Alonso Zapata and Rafael Mendoza play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.