Prepare against Milos Nikolic
FM · Serbia · World #6,519 classical · FIDE ID 929387
Our database contains 202 games by Milos Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Milos Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milos 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 | 2,234 | 2,330 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,277 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,273 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 75 | 60 | 67 | 37.1% |
| As White | 105 | 37 | 36 | 32 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 97 | 38 | 24 | 35 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milos Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milos Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 89.5% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.3% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 93.5% | 55.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 80.0% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Milos Nikolic's chess games
All 202 games by Milos Nikolic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 75 wins, 60 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Slavisa Marinkovic | 2,421 | Belgrade tt Cup | B81 |
| Apr 2008 | Goran N Todorovic | 2,396 | Belgrade CupT final | B38 |
| May 2007 | Dragutin Ivanovic | 2,350 | 50th chT-SRB Cup | A65 |
| May 2007 | Vladan M Stevanovic | 2,335 | 50th chT-SRB Cup | A15 |
| May 2018 | Milos Milosevic | 2,333 | chT-Belgrade | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2018 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2019 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-YUG U20 | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,142 |
| ch-YUG U18 54th | 2002 | 12 | 2 | 1,999 |
| ch-SRB Central | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,335 |
| Belgrade Ada Open | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| 9th Belgrade Jezero Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,292 |
Interactive opening tree from all 202 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milos Nikolic's chess games?
202 games by Milos Nikolic, from Apr 2003 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 Milos Nikolic has played.
What does Milos Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Milos Nikolic opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milos Nikolic answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Milos Nikolic play as White?
As White, Milos Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milos Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Milos Nikolic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Milos Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Milos Nikolic is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Milos Nikolic played?
Our database contains 202 games by Milos Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 60 draws, 67 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milos Nikolic?
202 games by Milos 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.