Prepare against Nebojsa Nikcevic
GM · Montenegro · World #3,147 classical · FIDE ID 901776
When preparing against Nebojsa Nikcevic, expect 1.Nf3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bishop's Opening as Black, 16.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,621 games by Nebojsa Nikcevic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nebojsa Nikcevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nebojsa Nikcevic 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 | 2,333 | 2,465 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,450 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,452 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,621 | 628 | 600 | 393 | 38.7% |
| As White | 820 | 349 | 303 | 168 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 801 | 279 | 297 | 225 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nebojsa Nikcevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nebojsa Nikcevic's side.
First moves as White (820 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 368 | 44.9% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 309 | 37.7% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 132 | 16.1% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nikcevic usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nikcevic usually continues c4 (69.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Nikcevic usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Nikcevic usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Nikcevic usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nikcevic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 225 | 57.1% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 166 | 42.1% | 61.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 51.0% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 114 | 44.0% | 50.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.7% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Nebojsa Nikcevic's chess games
All 1,621 games by Nebojsa Nikcevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 628 wins, 600 draws, 393 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 100 | 50/23/27 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 99 | 46/36/17 | 46.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 95 | 40/38/17 | 42.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 65 | 18/36/11 | 27.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 65 | 31/28/6 | 47.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 49 | 18/21/10 | 36.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 31 | 16/13/2 | 51.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 30 | 15/8/7 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 71 | 12/44/15 | 16.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 52 | 13/24/15 | 25.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 8/17/14 | 20.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 38 | 16/14/8 | 42.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 37 | 14/15/8 | 37.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/10/6 | 48.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 30 | 9/11/10 | 30.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 28 | 18/6/4 | 64.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 25 | 4/15/6 | 16.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,600 | MK Cafe Cup A | E14 |
| Jan 1993 | Loek Van Wely | 2,585 | Chania Open 3rd | E92 |
| Feb 2023 | Denis Kadric | 2,584 | 75th ch-MNT | E61 |
| May 2016 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,575 | Cetinje Open | C95 |
| Jan 1996 | Petar Popovic | 2,575 | chT-YUG | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 107 | 53.5 | 2,395 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 93 | 50 | 2,506 |
| ch-YUG | 1992 | 36 | 20 | 2,409 |
| chT-SCG | 2004 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,493 |
| Niksic | 2000 | 24 | 9.5 | 2,396 |
| Cannes Open | 2007 | 24 | 16 | 2,560 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,536 |
| ch-MNT | 2012 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,344 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikola Djukic (23 games) · Dragisa Blagojevic (20 games) · Milan Drasko (19 games) · Branko Damljanovic (15 games) · Dragan Kosic (15 games) · Blazo Kalezic (15 games) · Bozidar Ivanovic (14 games) · Milos Pecurica (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nebojsa Nikcevic's chess games?
1,621 games by Nebojsa Nikcevic, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Nebojsa Nikcevic has played.
What does Nebojsa Nikcevic play on the first move as White?
Across 820 games with White in our database, Nebojsa Nikcevic opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nebojsa Nikcevic answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nebojsa Nikcevic play as White?
As White, Nebojsa Nikcevic's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (100 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (99 games, 46.5% win rate); Indian Defense (95 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 820 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nebojsa Nikcevic play as Black?
As Black, Nebojsa Nikcevic most often plays: Petrov's Defense (71 games, 16.9% win rate); Slav Defense (52 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (39 games, 20.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 801 games.
What is Nebojsa Nikcevic's FIDE rating?
Nebojsa Nikcevic is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,465 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Nebojsa Nikcevic played?
Our database contains 1,621 games by Nebojsa Nikcevic, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 628 wins, 600 draws, 393 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nebojsa Nikcevic?
1,621 games by Nebojsa Nikcevic 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.