Prepare against David Mandalinic
CM · HRV · World #11,568 classical · FIDE ID 79300189
When preparing against David Mandalinic, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 56 games by David Mandalinic, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Mandalinic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Mandalinic 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 | 2,148 | 2,224 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,090 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,199 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 26.8% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Mandalinic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Mandalinic's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 44.4% | 41.7% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 25.9% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mandalinic usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Mandalinic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Mandalinic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 26% of White games, 85.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mandalinic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mandalinic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mandalinic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
David Mandalinic's chess games
All 56 games by David Mandalinic in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 22 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ivano Sundac | 2,292 | Crikvenica Open | A80 |
| Dec 2025 | Stefan Djuric | 2,230 | Crikvenica Open | C00 |
| Jul 2024 | Ivor Colev | 2,131 | ch-CRO U17 | D02 |
| May 2026 | Miroslav Susnjar | 2,082 | Finale kupa Republike Hrvatske 2026 | A00 |
| Dec 2025 | Darshan G | 2,066 | Crikvenica Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35. Juniorsko Prvenstvo Hrvatske | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Budapest Spring Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 2,091 |
| 35.ekipno juniorsko prvenstvo Republike Hrvatske u šahu | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| Crikvenica Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,304 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,098 |
| Croatian Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,310 |
| 29th Bosnjaci Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,071 |
| 4th Hvar Open | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Mandalinic's chess games?
56 games by David Mandalinic, from May 2022 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 Mandalinic has played.
What does David Mandalinic play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, David Mandalinic opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nc3 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Mandalinic answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does David Mandalinic play as White?
As White, David Mandalinic's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Mandalinic play as Black?
As Black, David Mandalinic most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is David Mandalinic's FIDE rating?
David Mandalinic is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Feb 2026).
How many games has David Mandalinic played?
Our database contains 56 games by David Mandalinic, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 22 draws, 19 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Mandalinic?
56 games by David Mandalinic 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.