Prepare against Nikola Djukic
GM · Montenegro · World #873 classical · FIDE ID 922412
When preparing against Nikola Djukic, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 10.3% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,951 games by Nikola Djukic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Djukic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Djukic 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 | 2,464 | 2,574 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,580 | 2,631 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,533 | 2,684 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,951 | 858 | 702 | 391 | 44.0% |
| As White | 975 | 481 | 337 | 157 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 976 | 377 | 365 | 234 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Djukic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Djukic's side.
First moves as White (975 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 891 | 91.4% | 66.5% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 3.3% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 29 | 3.0% | 69.0% |
| g3 | 13 | 1.3% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 0.9% | 77.8% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Djukic usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Djukic usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Djukic usually continues d4 (67.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Djukic usually continues g3 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Djukic usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Djukic usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (442 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 368 | 83.3% | 58.4% |
| d5 | 37 | 8.4% | 56.8% |
| g6 | 20 | 4.5% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 2.5% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.4% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 334 | 90.0% | 55.2% |
| g6 | 27 | 7.3% | 74.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 2.2% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Nikola Djukic's chess games
All 1,951 games by Nikola Djukic 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: 858 wins, 702 draws, 391 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 124 | 62/38/24 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 107 | 52/31/24 | 48.6% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 98 | 50/37/11 | 51.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 44 | 23/10/11 | 52.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 38 | 20/15/3 | 52.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 35 | 13/17/5 | 37.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 34 | 11/14/9 | 32.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 18/10/4 | 56.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 32 | 14/15/3 | 43.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 28 | 9/18/1 | 32.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 112 | 47/38/27 | 42.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 93 | 28/46/19 | 30.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 92 | 31/36/25 | 33.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 81 | 36/21/24 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 72 | 40/13/19 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 49 | 20/14/15 | 40.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 38 | 14/11/13 | 36.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 36 | 13/14/9 | 36.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 31 | 13/13/5 | 41.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 3/20/6 | 10.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Yue Wang | 2,732 | Olympiad-39 | B90 |
| Sep 2012 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,712 | Olympiad-40 | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,712 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Nov 2015 | Markus Ragger | 2,688 | 20th chT-EU | B92 |
| May 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,678 | Titled Tue | E84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 251 | 153.5 | 2,466 |
| chT-MNT | 2024 | 113 | 80 | 2,535 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2017 | 52 | 35 | 2,476 |
| ch-MNT | 2012 | 33 | 21.5 | 2,524 |
| chT-SRB | 2016 | 33 | 15.5 | 2,489 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 32 | 17.5 | 2,485 |
| MNT CupT | 2023 | 23 | 16 | 2,541 |
| Cetinje Batricevic Memorial Open | 2012 | 18 | 13 | 2,559 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dragisa Blagojevic (32 games) · Blazo Kalezic (31 games) · Dragan Kosic (30 games) · Milan Drasko (23 games) · Nebojsa Nikcevic (23 games) · Luka Draskovic (20 games) · Bozidar Ivanovic (19 games) · Denis Kadric (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Djukic's chess games?
1,951 games by Nikola Djukic, 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 Nikola Djukic has played.
What does Nikola Djukic play on the first move as White?
Across 975 games with White in our database, Nikola Djukic opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Djukic answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Nikola Djukic play as White?
As White, Nikola Djukic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (124 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (107 games, 48.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (98 games, 51.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 975 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Djukic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Djukic most often plays: Sicilian (112 games, 42.0% win rate); Indian Defense (93 games, 30.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (92 games, 33.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 976 games.
What is Nikola Djukic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Djukic is currently rated 2,464 in classical chess, 2,580 in rapid and 2,533 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,574 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Nikola Djukic played?
Our database contains 1,951 games by Nikola Djukic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 858 wins, 702 draws, 391 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Djukic?
1,951 games by Nikola Djukic 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.