Prepare against Nikola Janjic
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #45,275 classical · FIDE ID 14409453
When preparing against Nikola Janjic, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Nikola Janjic, covering Jul 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Janjic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Janjic 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 | 1,913 | 1,913 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,068 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,989 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 23 | 29 | 50 | 22.5% |
| As White | 45 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 57 | 13 | 15 | 29 | 22.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 1,319 rated games against 653 different opponents, across 157 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 219 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 29.2% | 1,913 | 1,849 | 9 |
| Rapid | 850 | 372 | 165 | 313 | 43.8% | 1,949 | 1,958 | 10 |
| Blitz | 250 | 104 | 45 | 101 | 41.6% | 1,946 | 1,908 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 602 | 101 | 145 | 356 | 16.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 555 | 334 | 113 | 108 | 60.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 12 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 87 | 32 | 18 | 37 | 1,962 | 1,926 |
| 2025 | 189 | 91 | 26 | 72 | 1,966 | 1,984 |
| 2024 | 109 | 45 | 24 | 40 | 1,952 | 1,956 |
| 2023 | 162 | 67 | 39 | 56 | 1,946 | 1,935 |
| 2022 | 185 | 74 | 48 | 63 | 1,863 | 1,851 |
| 2021 | 73 | 33 | 12 | 28 | 1,920 | 1,900 |
| 2020 | 35 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 1,942 | 1,929 |
| 2019 | 79 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 1,966 | 1,939 |
| 2018 | 152 | 68 | 26 | 58 | 1,943 | 1,955 |
| 2017 | 103 | 37 | 25 | 41 | 1,941 | 1,929 |
| 2016 | 86 | 36 | 20 | 30 | 2,006 | 1,983 |
| 2015 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1,974 | 1,829 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2,032 | 1,918 |
| 2013 | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 1,929 | 1,826 |
Where Nikola Janjic has played
Bosnia & Herzegovina (149) · Serbia (8)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Janjic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Janjic's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 45 | 100.0% | 37.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 37.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Janjic usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Janjic usually continues Nc3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Janjic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 93.9% | 37.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 94.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Nikola Janjic's chess games
All 102 games by Nikola Janjic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Oct 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: 23 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Halid Strinic | 2,122 | 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | C42 |
| Nov 2022 | Nijaz Smajlovic | 2,085 | 16th Tuzla Open | C44 |
| May 2016 | Ivan Sesar | 2,077 | 46th Sarajevo Bosna Open | A17 |
| Nov 2016 | Muhidin Kasumovic | 2,044 | 5th Lukavac Open | A25 |
| May 2016 | Monika Stojkovska | 2,030 | 46th Sarajevo Bosna Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BIH | 2003 | 10 | 1 | 2,039 |
| 46th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| 47th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| 44th Sarajevo Bosna Open B | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| 45th Sarajevo Bosna Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,776 |
| 43rd Sarajevo Bosna Open B | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,738 |
| 5th Lukavac Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| 16th Tuzla Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,119 |
Interactive opening tree from all 102 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Janjic's chess games?
102 games by Nikola Janjic, from Jul 2013 to Oct 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 Janjic has played.
What does Nikola Janjic play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Nikola Janjic opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Janjic answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nikola Janjic play as White?
As White, Nikola Janjic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Janjic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Janjic most often plays: Petrov's Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Nikola Janjic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Janjic is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Nikola Janjic played?
Our database contains 102 games by Nikola Janjic, covering Jul 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Janjic?
102 games by Nikola Janjic 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.