Prepare against Milenko Nikolic
HRV · World #32,689 classical · FIDE ID 14506386
When preparing against Milenko Nikolic, expect 1.c4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 76 games by Milenko Nikolic, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milenko Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milenko 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 | 1,971 | 2,107 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,039 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 2,056 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 30.3% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milenko Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milenko Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 53.8% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 17 | 43.6% | 61.8% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 70.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Milenko Nikolic's chess games
All 76 games by Milenko Nikolic in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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, 28 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Bojan Radulovic | 2,234 | Borovo Open | D15 |
| Apr 2015 | Zvonimir Tomicic | 2,215 | chT2-CRO Ost | D35 |
| Jan 2009 | Milutin Lukic | 2,117 | Novi Sad Januar | A43 |
| Oct 2012 | Petar Buric | 2,113 | chT2-CRO Ost | A29 |
| Apr 2016 | Srecko Kovacevic | 2,079 | chT2-CRO Ost | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-CRO Ost | 2016 | 23 | 9 | 2,024 |
| 13th Bosnjaci Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,085 |
| Treber Memorial 5th | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| chT2-CRO East | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,066 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,086 |
| Borovo Open | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 2,314 |
| 4th Treber Memorial | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 2,074 |
| Novi Sad Januar | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milenko Nikolic's chess games?
76 games by Milenko Nikolic, from Jan 2006 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 Milenko Nikolic has played.
What does Milenko Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Milenko Nikolic opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milenko Nikolic answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Milenko Nikolic play as White?
As White, Milenko Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milenko Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Milenko Nikolic most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Milenko Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Milenko Nikolic is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Milenko Nikolic played?
Our database contains 76 games by Milenko Nikolic, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 28 draws, 25 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milenko Nikolic?
76 games by Milenko 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.