Prepare against Damir Mihalinec
HRV · World #11,554 classical · FIDE ID 14504260
Our database contains 321 games by Damir Mihalinec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damir Mihalinec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damir Mihalinec 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 | 2,147 | 2,272 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,202 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,269 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 128 | 82 | 111 | 39.9% |
| As White | 164 | 65 | 49 | 50 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 157 | 63 | 33 | 61 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damir Mihalinec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damir Mihalinec's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 56.7% | 57.0% |
| c4 | 71 | 43.3% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 57.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mihalinec usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Mihalinec usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mihalinec usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Mihalinec usually continues Nc3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mihalinec usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mihalinec usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 92.9% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
Damir Mihalinec's chess games
All 321 games by Damir Mihalinec in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 128 wins, 82 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 29 | 10/8/11 | 34.5% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 18/6/12 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 9/6/14 | 31.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Milan Franic | 2,430 | chT-CRO | D89 |
| Jun 2002 | Uros Krstic | 2,404 | 2nd Velika Gorica Open | B17 |
| Apr 2013 | Goran Antunac | 2,396 | 22nd chT2-CRO Center | A38 |
| Jun 2012 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,371 | 26th Pula Open | B22 |
| Apr 2014 | Zvonimir Ivekovic | 2,367 | 23rd chT2-CRO Center | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 40 | 25.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 37 | 22 | 2,223 |
| 23rd chT2-CRO Center | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,176 |
| Zagreb Open | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,261 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,223 |
| 22nd Zadar Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,174 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damir Mihalinec's chess games?
321 games by Damir Mihalinec, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Damir Mihalinec has played.
What does Damir Mihalinec play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Damir Mihalinec opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damir Mihalinec answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Damir Mihalinec play as White?
As White, Damir Mihalinec's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damir Mihalinec play as Black?
As Black, Damir Mihalinec most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Damir Mihalinec's FIDE rating?
Damir Mihalinec is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Damir Mihalinec played?
Our database contains 321 games by Damir Mihalinec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 82 draws, 111 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damir Mihalinec?
321 games by Damir Mihalinec 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.