Prepare against Ivan Mandekic
FM · HRV · World #14,385 classical · FIDE ID 14502690
Our database contains 217 games by Ivan Mandekic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Mandekic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Mandekic 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 | 2,112 | 2,318 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 70 | 57 | 90 | 32.3% |
| As White | 108 | 38 | 28 | 42 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 109 | 32 | 29 | 48 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Mandekic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Mandekic's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 74 | 68.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 11.1% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.7% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Mandekic usually continues g3 (46.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Mandekic usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Mandekic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Mandekic usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mandekic usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Mandekic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 53.7% | 46.6% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 33.3% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 13.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 92.3% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
Ivan Mandekic's chess games
All 217 games by Ivan Mandekic 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: 70 wins, 57 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 10/6/11 | 37.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Ante Brkic | 2,596 | 33rd Schwarzach Open | B95 |
| Oct 2024 | I Glek | 2,402 | Titled Tue Late | B03 |
| Dec 2006 | Franz Hoelzl | 2,351 | 13th Zadar Open A | A26 |
| Dec 2006 | Ivica Armanda | 2,342 | 13th Zadar Open A | B43 |
| Aug 2017 | Bogdan Borsos | 2,332 | 32nd Schwarzach Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 46 | 18 | 2,037 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2017 | 41 | 18.5 | 2,203 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,314 |
| 28th Latschach Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,149 |
| 25th Feffernitz Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,209 |
| 13th Zadar Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,327 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| 22nd Latschach Open | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Mandekic's chess games?
217 games by Ivan Mandekic, 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 Ivan Mandekic has played.
What does Ivan Mandekic play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Ivan Mandekic opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Mandekic answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ivan Mandekic play as White?
As White, Ivan Mandekic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 53.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Mandekic play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Mandekic most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Ivan Mandekic's FIDE rating?
Ivan Mandekic is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Ivan Mandekic played?
Our database contains 217 games by Ivan Mandekic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 57 draws, 90 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Mandekic?
217 games by Ivan Mandekic 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.