Prepare against Mandar Tahmankar
India · World #17,009 classical · FIDE ID 5019400
When preparing against Mandar Tahmankar, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Mandar Tahmankar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mandar Tahmankar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mandar Tahmankar 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 | 2,085 | 2,141 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,126 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,129 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 21.2% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mandar Tahmankar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mandar Tahmankar's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Tahmankar usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Tahmankar usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Tahmankar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Tahmankar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tahmankar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Mandar Tahmankar's chess games
All 33 games by Mandar Tahmankar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,296 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | David Fitzsimons | 2,292 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Jack Rudd | 2,252 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | D97 |
| Aug 2026 | Finlay Bowcott-Terry | 2,232 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | — |
| Aug 2026 | Elis Denele Dicen | 2,182 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UK Blitz | 2022 | 15 | 1.5 | 1,930 |
| 4th Singapore Masters | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| 112th ch-GBR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mandar Tahmankar's chess games?
33 games by Mandar Tahmankar, from Apr 2003 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 Mandar Tahmankar has played.
What does Mandar Tahmankar play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mandar Tahmankar opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mandar Tahmankar answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mandar Tahmankar play as White?
As White, Mandar Tahmankar's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mandar Tahmankar play as Black?
As Black, Mandar Tahmankar most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mandar Tahmankar's FIDE rating?
Mandar Tahmankar is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Mandar Tahmankar played?
Our database contains 33 games by Mandar Tahmankar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mandar Tahmankar?
33 games by Mandar Tahmankar 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.