Prepare against Nikola Gajin
CM · Serbia · World #12,228 classical · FIDE ID 935905
When preparing against Nikola Gajin, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Nikola Gajin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Gajin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Gajin 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 | 2,138 | 2,211 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,125 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,071 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 35.1% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Gajin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Gajin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Gajin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Gajin usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Gajin usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gajin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gajin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b5 (33% of these games) — Gajin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Nikola Gajin's chess games
All 37 games by Nikola Gajin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Sinisa Kovacevic | 2,221 | 4th Gligoric Cup | A17 |
| May 2017 | Obrad Sirotanovic | 2,215 | 4th Gligoric Cup | A16 |
| May 2013 | Sinisa Paroski | 2,167 | 1st Gligoric Cup | B11 |
| Jul 2016 | Igor G Isak | 2,064 | 9th ch-SRB Central Open B | A25 |
| Jul 2016 | Marko Kostic | 2,016 | 9th ch-SRB Central Open B | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 13 | 1 | 1,907 |
| 9th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,132 |
| Vojvodina Cup | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,394 |
| ch-Belegis | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,915 |
| 1st Gligoric Cup | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,256 |
| 4th Gligoric Cup | 2017 | 3 | 2 | 2,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Gajin's chess games?
37 games by Nikola Gajin, from Apr 2003 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 Gajin has played.
What does Nikola Gajin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Nikola Gajin opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Gajin answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikola Gajin play as White?
As White, Nikola Gajin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Gajin play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Gajin most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nikola Gajin's FIDE rating?
Nikola Gajin is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Nikola Gajin played?
Our database contains 37 games by Nikola Gajin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Gajin?
37 games by Nikola Gajin 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.