Prepare against Jovane Nikolic
Brazil · World #62,226 classical · FIDE ID 2129558
When preparing against Jovane Nikolic, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Jovane Nikolic, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jovane Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jovane 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 | 1,848 | 1,876 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,826 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 125 | 43 | 118 | 43.7% |
| As White | 142 | 70 | 22 | 50 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 144 | 55 | 21 | 68 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jovane Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jovane Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 55.6% | 50.6% |
| b4 | 63 | 44.4% | 65.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 44% of White games, 65.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues b5 (72.9% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Bb2 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 53.2% | 48.8% |
| c6 | 34 | 44.2% | 51.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 48.6% | 30.6% |
| c5 | 11 | 29.7% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 16.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Jovane Nikolic's chess games
All 286 games by Jovane Nikolic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 125 wins, 43 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 55 | 31/9/15 | 56.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Joaquim de Deus Filho | 2,029 | Sao Paulo Open B U2050 | A00 |
| Mar 2014 | Pablyto Robert Baioco Ribeiro | 2,000 | ch-BRA Amateur | C54 |
| Mar 2014 | Jairo Ribeiro Cordioli | 1,991 | ch-BRA Amateur | A15 |
| Jul 2011 | Aroldo Hiroiuqui Hara | 1,986 | Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC Open 08th | A00 |
| Mar 2014 | Willian Bento Franca | 1,986 | ch-BRA Amateur | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,908 |
| 3rd Sao Paulo | 2010 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,662 |
| Sao Paulo Esporte CC-A | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 1,966 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,787 |
| ch-Sao Paulo Primeira | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,100 |
| Sao Paulo Esporte CC B | 2015 | 9 | 8 | 1,978 |
| Sao Paulo Pinheros | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,771 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jovane Nikolic's chess games?
286 games by Jovane Nikolic, from Jan 2010 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 Jovane Nikolic has played.
What does Jovane Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Jovane Nikolic opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.b4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jovane Nikolic answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games).
What openings does Jovane Nikolic play as White?
As White, Jovane Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (55 games, 56.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jovane Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Jovane Nikolic most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Jovane Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Jovane Nikolic is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Jovane Nikolic played?
Our database contains 286 games by Jovane Nikolic, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 43 draws, 118 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jovane Nikolic?
286 games by Jovane 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.