Prepare against Momcilo Nikolic
FM · Serbia · World #17,141 classical · FIDE ID 919624
When preparing against Momcilo Nikolic, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 99 games by Momcilo Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Momcilo Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Momcilo 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 | 2,083 | 2,301 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,139 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,171 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 17 | 41 | 41 | 17.2% |
| As White | 46 | 9 | 21 | 16 | 19.6% |
| As Black | 53 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 15.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Momcilo Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Momcilo Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 93.5% | 40.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 66.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 96.2% | 32.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Momcilo Nikolic's chess games
All 99 games by Momcilo 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: 17 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Petar Katanic-Vujic | 2,319 | chT-Belgrade | E61 |
| May 2014 | Milutin B Kostic | 2,286 | chT-Belgrade | E69 |
| Apr 2013 | Goran Dinic | 2,273 | Belgrade tt Cup | B30 |
| May 2016 | Milorad G Knezevic | 2,210 | 16th Belgrade Cup | C18 |
| Oct 2008 | Nemanja Martic | 2,195 | chT-Belgrade | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Belgrade | 2016 | 33 | 10 | 2,102 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,073 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2015 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,176 |
| Venice tt | 1966 | 6 | 4 | – |
| chTB-Belgrade Quality | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,933 |
| 16th Belgrade Cup | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,104 |
| Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Momcilo Nikolic's chess games?
99 games by Momcilo 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 Momcilo Nikolic has played.
What does Momcilo Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Momcilo Nikolic opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Momcilo Nikolic answers 1...e5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Momcilo Nikolic play as White?
As White, Momcilo Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Momcilo Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Momcilo Nikolic most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Momcilo Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Momcilo Nikolic is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Momcilo Nikolic played?
Our database contains 99 games by Momcilo Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses (17.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Momcilo Nikolic?
99 games by Momcilo 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.