Prepare against Nikola Brajkovic
Canada · World #67,128 classical · FIDE ID 2616564
When preparing against Nikola Brajkovic, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 45 games by Nikola Brajkovic, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Brajkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Brajkovic 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 | 1,831 | 1,889 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,899 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,857 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 28.9% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Brajkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Brajkovic's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 68.4% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Brajkovic usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Brajkovic usually continues exd5 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Brajkovic usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Brajkovic usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Brajkovic usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Nikola Brajkovic's chess games
All 45 games by Nikola Brajkovic in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B55 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Chike Jude Aniunoh | 2,193 | Guelph Winter Pro-Am | C01 |
| Oct 2018 | Benjamin Lin | 2,121 | Guelph Fall Pro-Am | B44 |
| Oct 2018 | Benito Surya | 2,106 | Newmarket Aurora Fall Open | B01 |
| Aug 2010 | Kevin Zhou | 1,827 | Hamilton Summer Open | B06 |
| Mar 2019 | Mario Piccinin | 1,813 | Mississauga Spring Open U2000 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Keres Memorial | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,279 |
| Toronto Open 1 | 1992 | 5 | 2 | 2,220 |
| Guelph Winter Pro-Am | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,131 |
| Guelph Spring Pro-Am | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,020 |
| Guelph Fall Pro-Am | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,084 |
| Mississauga Spring Open U2000 | 2019 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
| Toronto Labour Day Open | 1993 | 3 | 0 | – |
| Mississauga Golden Horseshoe Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Brajkovic's chess games?
45 games by Nikola Brajkovic, from Feb 2014 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 Nikola Brajkovic has played.
What does Nikola Brajkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Nikola Brajkovic opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Brajkovic answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nikola Brajkovic play as White?
As White, Nikola Brajkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Brajkovic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Brajkovic most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nikola Brajkovic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Brajkovic is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Nikola Brajkovic played?
Our database contains 45 games by Nikola Brajkovic, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Brajkovic?
45 games by Nikola Brajkovic 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.