Prepare against Nebojsa Nikolic
FM · Montenegro · World #6,060 classical · FIDE ID 925853
Our database contains 201 games by Nebojsa Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nebojsa Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nebojsa 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 | 2,246 | 2,401 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,379 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,379 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 97 | 36 | 68 | 48.3% |
| As White | 102 | 56 | 16 | 30 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 99 | 41 | 20 | 38 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nebojsa Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nebojsa Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 55.9% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 19.6% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 16 | 15.7% | 71.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues b3 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 91.5% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 72.7% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Nebojsa Nikolic's chess games
All 201 games by Nebojsa Nikolic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 97 wins, 36 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 1/4/10 | 6.7% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Boban Bogosavljevic | 2,471 | TCh-MNE Premier 2026 | A15 |
| Dec 2017 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,434 | Djenovici TS12 | D00 |
| Nov 2018 | Shinya Kojima | 2,432 | Djenovici TS11 GM | A00 |
| May 2026 | Blazo Kalezic | 2,399 | TCh-MNE Premier 2026 | D00 |
| Apr 2023 | Aleksandar Tomic | 2,396 | Djenovici TS04 IM 4th | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 23 | 13 | 2,284 |
| 2nd Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,019 |
| Sahel Chess Festival | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| Cetinje Dragasevic Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| chT-MNE Premier | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,328 |
| Djenovici TS03 IM | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
| 3rd Hvar Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nebojsa Nikolic's chess games?
201 games by Nebojsa Nikolic, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Nikolic has played.
What does Nebojsa Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Nebojsa Nikolic opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nebojsa Nikolic answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nebojsa Nikolic play as White?
As White, Nebojsa Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: London System (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nebojsa Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Nebojsa Nikolic most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Nebojsa Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Nebojsa Nikolic is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Nebojsa Nikolic played?
Our database contains 201 games by Nebojsa Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 36 draws, 68 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nebojsa Nikolic?
201 games by Nebojsa 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.