Prepare against Dragovan Nikolic
FM · Serbia · World #9,739 classical · FIDE ID 916986
When preparing against Dragovan Nikolic, expect 1.e4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 248 games by Dragovan Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dragovan Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragovan Nikolic 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 | 2,174 | 2,307 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,227 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,192 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 63 | 123 | 62 | 25.4% |
| As White | 123 | 31 | 67 | 25 | 25.2% |
| As Black | 125 | 32 | 56 | 37 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragovan Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragovan Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 35.0% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 40 | 32.5% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 22.0% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 52.0% | 59.6% |
| e6 | 16 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 76.1% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Dragovan Nikolic's chess games
All 248 games by Dragovan Nikolic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 63 wins, 123 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Milko Popchev | 2,450 | Belgrade TS04 | B20 |
| Apr 2003 | Radoslav Simic | 2,414 | Belgrade TS04 | E68 |
| Sep 2009 | Bogdan Gosic | 2,336 | chT2-SRB West | B30 |
| Apr 2003 | Petar Matovic | 2,321 | Belgrade TS04 | A12 |
| Sep 2009 | Ivica Raicevic | 2,315 | chT2-SRB East | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 39 | 15 | 2,177 |
| chT2-SRB West | 2014 | 29 | 20 | 2,361 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2016 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,142 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2014 | 24 | 13 | 2,266 |
| chT-SRB | 2012 | 21 | 11 | 2,255 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,267 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragovan Nikolic's chess games?
248 games by Dragovan Nikolic, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Dragovan Nikolic has played.
What does Dragovan Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Dragovan Nikolic opens with 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragovan Nikolic answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dragovan Nikolic play as White?
As White, Dragovan Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragovan Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Dragovan Nikolic most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Dragovan Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Dragovan Nikolic is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Dragovan Nikolic played?
Our database contains 248 games by Dragovan Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 123 draws, 62 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragovan Nikolic?
248 games by Dragovan Nikolic 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.