Prepare against Nikola Leskovac
Serbia · World #12,706 classical · FIDE ID 997285
Our database contains 110 games by Nikola Leskovac, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Leskovac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Leskovac 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 | 2,132 | 2,206 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,260 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,201 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 30 | 28 | 52 | 27.3% |
| As White | 59 | 16 | 18 | 25 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 10 | 27 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Leskovac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Leskovac's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 76.3% | 42.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 16.9% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Leskovac usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Leskovac usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Leskovac usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Leskovac usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Leskovac usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Leskovac usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 76.0% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Nikola Leskovac's chess games
All 110 games by Nikola Leskovac in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 30 wins, 28 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Vuk Djordjevic | 2,374 | 10th Gligoric Cup | D11 |
| May 2026 | I SRB Martic | 2,288 | ch-SRB Semi-Final 2026 | B96 |
| Feb 2024 | Milan A Gagic | 2,242 | ch-SRB sf | A04 |
| May 2025 | Balind Nadj Hedjesi | 2,220 | 11th Gligoric Cup | B10 |
| Aug 2022 | Dusan Mijatovic | 2,170 | ch-SRB U18 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,095 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-SRB Semi-Final 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| IM RR SPENS 1 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,039 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| 19. Festival mladih Sahovskog Saveza Srbije | Open U20 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,137 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,101 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Leskovac's chess games?
110 games by Nikola Leskovac, from Oct 2018 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 Nikola Leskovac has played.
What does Nikola Leskovac play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Nikola Leskovac opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Leskovac answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nikola Leskovac play as White?
As White, Nikola Leskovac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Leskovac play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Leskovac most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Nikola Leskovac's FIDE rating?
Nikola Leskovac is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Nikola Leskovac played?
Our database contains 110 games by Nikola Leskovac, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 28 draws, 52 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Leskovac?
110 games by Nikola Leskovac 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.