Prepare against Milan Nikolic
Serbia · World #44,316 classical · FIDE ID 902780
Our database contains 93 games by Milan Nikolic, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milan Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan 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 | 1,916 | 1,941 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,779 | 1,918 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 23 | 26 | 44 | 24.7% |
| As White | 43 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 50 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 55.8% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 25.6% | 36.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 18.6% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 39.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Milan Nikolic's chess games
All 93 games by Milan Nikolic in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 23 wins, 26 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Dusan Trajkovic | 2,243 | 4th Jagodina Open | D45 |
| Mar 2014 | Miroslav M Miljkovic | 2,211 | 7th Jagodina Open | E14 |
| Jul 2015 | Miroslav Zivanovic | 2,047 | 8th ch-SRB Central Open B | A43 |
| Jul 2012 | Elena Matsenko | 1,996 | 5th ch-SRB Central Open B | B01 |
| Mar 2012 | Milan B Jovanovic | 1,947 | 5th Jagodina Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2009 | 20 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
| 4th Jagodina Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
| 5th Jagodina Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,058 |
| 6th Jagodina Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,998 |
| 7th Jagodina Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| Jagodina Open 3rd | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 5th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-Paracin | 2014 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Nikolic's chess games?
93 games by Milan Nikolic, from Nov 2009 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 Milan Nikolic has played.
What does Milan Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Milan Nikolic opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Nikolic answers 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Milan Nikolic play as White?
As White, Milan Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Milan Nikolic most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Milan Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Milan Nikolic is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,779 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Milan Nikolic played?
Our database contains 93 games by Milan Nikolic, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 26 draws, 44 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Nikolic?
93 games by Milan 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.