Prepare against Nikola Ivanovic
FM · Serbia · World #31,062 classical · FIDE ID 916277
Our database contains 332 games by Nikola Ivanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Ivanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Ivanovic 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 | 1,979 | 2,308 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,142 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,183 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 131 | 91 | 110 | 39.5% |
| As White | 164 | 68 | 47 | 49 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 168 | 63 | 44 | 61 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Ivanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Ivanovic's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 81.1% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 15.2% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.7% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Ivanovic usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 77.6% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 19.0% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Nikola Ivanovic's chess games
All 332 games by Nikola Ivanovic 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: 131 wins, 91 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 15/4/5 | 62.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 44 | 21/7/16 | 47.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Srecko Tosic | 2,397 | chT-Belgrade | D11 |
| Jan 2012 | Srdjan Cvetkovic | 2,395 | ch-Belgrade | D35 |
| Oct 2005 | Gordan Lazovic | 2,380 | chT-Belgrade | A50 |
| Jan 2010 | Josip Asik | 2,363 | ch-Belgrade | A30 |
| Oct 2008 | Milos Jovicic | 2,346 | chT-Belgrade | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2022 | 61 | 36.5 | 2,227 |
| Belgrade Spring Open | 2012 | 45 | 29.5 | 2,250 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2017 | 40 | 21 | 2,243 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,018 |
| ch-Belgrade | 2012 | 22 | 13 | 2,246 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2015 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,293 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 19 | 9 | 2,059 |
| Belgrade Winter Open | 2007 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Ivanovic's chess games?
332 games by Nikola Ivanovic, 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 Ivanovic has played.
What does Nikola Ivanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Nikola Ivanovic opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Ivanovic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nikola Ivanovic play as White?
As White, Nikola Ivanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Ivanovic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Ivanovic most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 47.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Nikola Ivanovic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Ivanovic is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Nikola Ivanovic played?
Our database contains 332 games by Nikola Ivanovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 91 draws, 110 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Ivanovic?
332 games by Nikola Ivanovic 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.