Prepare against Nikola Elez
Serbia · World #18,651 classical · FIDE ID 942065
Our database contains 316 games by Nikola Elez, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Elez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Elez 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 | 2,069 | 2,245 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,218 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,195 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 104 | 99 | 113 | 32.9% |
| As White | 160 | 59 | 47 | 54 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 156 | 45 | 52 | 59 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Elez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Elez's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 94.4% | 52.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Elez usually continues b3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Elez usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Elez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Elez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Elez usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Elez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 87.5% | 49.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.8% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 44 | 80.0% | 39.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Nikola Elez's chess games
All 316 games by Nikola Elez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 104 wins, 99 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 50 | 23/9/18 | 46.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 32 | 9/8/15 | 28.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,562 | 5th ch-Vojvodina | B40 |
| Aug 2009 | Milos Roganovic | 2,485 | ch-SRB U20 | B20 |
| Jan 2006 | Vladimir G Kostic | 2,461 | 14th SCG Festival U16 | B02 |
| Jul 2008 | Nikola Nestorovic | 2,422 | ch-SRB U18 | B01 |
| Oct 2006 | Radoslav Simic | 2,406 | 7th Boskovic Memorial Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRB U20 | 2010 | 33 | 11.5 | 2,096 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2018 | 27 | 12 | 2,177 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2014 | 24 | 12 | 2,264 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2010 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2008 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,081 |
| Belgrade Nedeljkovic Memorial | 2014 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,047 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Elez's chess games?
316 games by Nikola Elez, from Oct 2005 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 Elez has played.
What does Nikola Elez play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Nikola Elez opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Elez answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikola Elez play as White?
As White, Nikola Elez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (50 games, 46.0% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Elez play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Elez most often plays: Rat Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Nikola Elez's FIDE rating?
Nikola Elez is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Nikola Elez played?
Our database contains 316 games by Nikola Elez, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 99 draws, 113 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Elez?
316 games by Nikola Elez 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.