Rafael Mendoza vs David Arenas
IM Rafael Mendoza (2200) · GM David Arenas (2344)
Rafael Mendoza and David Arenas have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2019. Mendoza leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mendoza | Draws | Arenas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendoza with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Arenas with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mendoza | Draws | Arenas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mendoza | Draws | Arenas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Rafael Mendoza | David Arenas Vanegas | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-COL pre olympic |
| Nov 2019 | Rafael Mendoza | David Arenas Vanegas | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-COL |
| Apr 2019 | Rafael Mendoza | David Arenas Vanegas | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Cartagena Bolivar Cup |
| May 2017 | Rafael Mendoza | David Arenas Vanegas | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-COL |
| Nov 2015 | David Arenas Vanegas | Rafael Mendoza | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-COL rapid |
| Nov 2015 | Rafael Mendoza | David Arenas Vanegas | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-COL blitz |
| Nov 2015 | David Arenas Vanegas | Rafael Mendoza | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-COL blitz |
| Sep 2011 | Rafael Mendoza | David Arenas Vanegas | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-COL |
| Jun 2010 | Rafael Mendoza | David Arenas Vanegas | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-COL |
| May 2008 | David Arenas Vanegas | Rafael Mendoza | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Cali qual |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rafael Mendoza and David Arenas?
In 10 recorded games, Rafael Mendoza has 0 wins, David Arenas has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Rafael Mendoza and David Arenas played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2008 to Dec 2019.
What openings do Rafael Mendoza and David Arenas play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.