Prepare against Nikola Bulatovic
Serbia · World #24,393 classical · FIDE ID 911348
Our database contains 167 games by Nikola Bulatovic, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Bulatovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Bulatovic 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 | 2,022 | 2,111 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 60 | 50 | 57 | 35.9% |
| As White | 80 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 87 | 32 | 22 | 33 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Bulatovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Bulatovic's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 97.5% | 51.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bulatovic usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Bulatovic usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bulatovic usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bulatovic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 66.0% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 14 | 29.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Nikola Bulatovic's chess games
All 167 games by Nikola Bulatovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 60 wins, 50 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Sava Zivkovic | 2,280 | Belgrade Spring Open | B41 |
| Jan 2008 | Dusko Radulovic | 2,278 | Belgrade Winter Open | B00 |
| Jan 2009 | Sasa Kocic | 2,243 | ch-Belgrade | D02 |
| Jan 2008 | Bozidar Brujic | 2,242 | Belgrade Winter Open | C68 |
| Jan 2008 | Dusan Mikicic | 2,230 | Belgrade Winter Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2010 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,067 |
| Belgrade Open | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2,173 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2008 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,199 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2010 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,220 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| Paracin Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,093 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| 20th Belgrade Trophy | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Bulatovic's chess games?
167 games by Nikola Bulatovic, from Apr 2007 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 Bulatovic has played.
What does Nikola Bulatovic play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Nikola Bulatovic opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Bulatovic answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nikola Bulatovic play as White?
As White, Nikola Bulatovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Bulatovic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Bulatovic most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Nikola Bulatovic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Bulatovic is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Nikola Bulatovic played?
Our database contains 167 games by Nikola Bulatovic, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 50 draws, 57 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Bulatovic?
167 games by Nikola Bulatovic 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.