Prepare against Rikard Medancic
IM · HRV · World #12,027 classical · FIDE ID 14500531
Our database contains 979 games by Rikard Medancic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rikard Medancic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rikard Medancic 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 | 2,141 | 2,311 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,268 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,270 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 979 | 354 | 332 | 291 | 36.2% |
| As White | 483 | 189 | 161 | 131 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 496 | 165 | 171 | 160 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rikard Medancic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rikard Medancic's side.
First moves as White (483 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 362 | 74.9% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 8.3% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 38 | 7.9% | 51.3% |
| b3 | 22 | 4.6% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 15 | 3.1% | 63.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Medancic usually continues c4 (49.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Medancic usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Medancic usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Medancic usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Medancic usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Medancic usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 117 | 52.0% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 39 | 17.3% | 59.0% |
| c5 | 33 | 14.7% | 39.4% |
| g6 | 17 | 7.6% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.1% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 41.1% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 61 | 36.3% | 40.2% |
| c5 | 15 | 8.9% | 43.3% |
| f5 | 14 | 8.3% | 53.6% |
| b5 | 7 | 4.2% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Rikard Medancic's chess games
All 979 games by Rikard Medancic 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: 354 wins, 332 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 50 | 18/19/12 | 36.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 49 | 19/20/10 | 38.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 38 | 17/12/9 | 44.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 35 | 12/15/8 | 34.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 25 | 6/11/8 | 24.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,585 | 19th Bled Open | E70 |
| Dec 2008 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,549 | Mediterranean Cup | E20 |
| Oct 2024 | A Saric | 2,491 | 32nd chT-CRO Div 1a | A45 |
| Sep 2007 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,457 | chT1B-CRO | A46 |
| Jan 2001 | Faruk Bistric | 2,446 | Rijeka IM A | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO West | 2017 | 58 | 33.5 | 2,259 |
| Toscolano Open | 1997 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,345 |
| Warsaw | 1988 | 13 | 9 | 2,505 |
| 30th Reggio Emilia-B | 1987 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,404 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,076 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rikard Medancic's chess games?
979 games by Rikard Medancic, 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 Rikard Medancic has played.
What does Rikard Medancic play on the first move as White?
Across 483 games with White in our database, Rikard Medancic opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rikard Medancic answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Rikard Medancic play as White?
As White, Rikard Medancic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (50 games, 36.0% win rate); Torre Attack (49 games, 38.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (38 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 483 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rikard Medancic play as Black?
As Black, Rikard Medancic most often plays: Réti Opening (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 496 games.
What is Rikard Medancic's FIDE rating?
Rikard Medancic is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Rikard Medancic played?
Our database contains 979 games by Rikard Medancic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 354 wins, 332 draws, 291 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rikard Medancic?
979 games by Rikard Medancic 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.