Prepare against Nikola Gvozden
Serbia · World #29,907 classical · FIDE ID 998524
Our database contains 35 games by Nikola Gvozden, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Gvozden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Gvozden 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 | 1,986 | 2,016 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,171 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,055 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 17.1% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gvozden usually continues Nc3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Gvozden usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Gvozden usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gvozden usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Nikola Gvozden's chess games
All 35 games by Nikola Gvozden in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Alexander Doraszelski | 2,132 | Belgrade Vidovdan Open | D32 |
| Jul 2026 | Davidov,Lazar | 2,022 | Serbia Open 2026 | A06 |
| Oct 2024 | Dusko Zmijanac | 2,013 | Belgrade Premier League | A21 |
| Oct 2025 | D Dakic | 2,004 | Belgrade Premier League | C02 |
| Oct 2025 | Tadija Zutobradic | 1,732 | Belgrade Premier League | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,050 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,925 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,870 |
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,552 |
| Belgrade Vidovdan Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Gvozden's chess games?
35 games by Nikola Gvozden, from Sep 2018 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 Gvozden has played.
What does Nikola Gvozden play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Nikola Gvozden opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Gvozden answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Nikola Gvozden play as White?
As White, Nikola Gvozden's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Gvozden play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Gvozden most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Nikola Gvozden's FIDE rating?
Nikola Gvozden is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (May 2026).
How many games has Nikola Gvozden played?
Our database contains 35 games by Nikola Gvozden, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Gvozden?
35 games by Nikola Gvozden 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.