Prepare against Elias Mandelkow
DEU · World #25,349 classical · FIDE ID 16233239
When preparing against Elias Mandelkow, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Elias Mandelkow, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elias Mandelkow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Mandelkow 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 | 2,016 | 2,016 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,033 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 28 | 15 | 18 | 45.9% |
| As White | 32 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Mandelkow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Mandelkow's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 67.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 67.2% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Mandelkow usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Mandelkow usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Mandelkow usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Elias Mandelkow's chess games
All 61 games by Elias Mandelkow in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Marco Rolf | 2,051 | 3rd Itzehoe Open | D07 |
| Jul 2020 | Carlo Simon | 1,832 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-C 1st | B20 |
| Jun 2020 | Klaus Wuensche | 1,819 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-C 1st | D35 |
| Jun 2019 | Thorsten Jaeger | 1,813 | chA-Hamburg | E74 |
| Jun 2019 | Sreten Ristic | 1,786 | chA-Hamburg | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U16 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,722 |
| 3rd Itzehoe Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,041 |
| 4th Hamburg HSK Christmas Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,691 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,035 |
| chA-Hamburg | 2019 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,080 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,929 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,097 |
| DSOL 04 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Mandelkow's chess games?
61 games by Elias Mandelkow, from Feb 2017 to Aug 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 Elias Mandelkow has played.
What does Elias Mandelkow play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Elias Mandelkow opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Mandelkow answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Elias Mandelkow play as White?
As White, Elias Mandelkow's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Mandelkow play as Black?
As Black, Elias Mandelkow most often plays: London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Elias Mandelkow's FIDE rating?
Elias Mandelkow is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Elias Mandelkow played?
Our database contains 61 games by Elias Mandelkow, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Mandelkow?
61 games by Elias Mandelkow 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.