Prepare against David Madularea
FM · NLD · World #5,273 classical · FIDE ID 1070215
When preparing against David Madularea, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 157 games by David Madularea, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Madularea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Madularea 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 | 2,266 | 2,312 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,101 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,167 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 65 | 30 | 62 | 41.4% |
| As White | 83 | 37 | 16 | 30 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 74 | 28 | 14 | 32 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Madularea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Madularea's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 71.1% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 12.0% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 7.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Madularea usually continues Nf3 (38.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Madularea usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Madularea usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Madularea usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Madularea usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Madularea usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 55.0% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
David Madularea's chess games
All 157 games by David Madularea in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 65 wins, 30 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Benjamin Bok | 2,591 | Open NK Rapid | B92 |
| Jun 2024 | Arthur De Winter | 2,412 | Hilversum Open | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Dragan Skrobic | 2,379 | Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale B | A01 |
| Jun 2024 | Khoi Pham | 2,360 | Hilversum Open | C72 |
| Dec 2024 | Roger Labruyere | 2,344 | 60th Groningen Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 1,806 |
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 1,015 |
| Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale B | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,329 |
| 60th Groningen Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,294 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,245 |
| Science Park Open A | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Madularea's chess games?
157 games by David Madularea, from Sep 2019 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 David Madularea has played.
What does David Madularea play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, David Madularea opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Madularea answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does David Madularea play as White?
As White, David Madularea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Madularea play as Black?
As Black, David Madularea most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is David Madularea's FIDE rating?
David Madularea is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Sep 2025).
How many games has David Madularea played?
Our database contains 157 games by David Madularea, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 30 draws, 62 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Madularea?
157 games by David Madularea 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.