Prepare against Nikola Marcetic
IM · Serbia · World #5,034 classical · FIDE ID 919390
Our database contains 346 games by Nikola Marcetic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Marcetic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Marcetic 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 | 2,272 | 2,414 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,407 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,389 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 112 | 132 | 102 | 32.4% |
| As White | 165 | 64 | 60 | 41 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 181 | 48 | 72 | 61 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Marcetic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Marcetic's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 97.6% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Marcetic usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Marcetic usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Marcetic usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Marcetic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Marcetic usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 88.2% | 46.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 85.5% | 41.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
Nikola Marcetic's chess games
All 346 games by Nikola Marcetic 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: 112 wins, 132 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 36 | 15/13/8 | 41.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 6/10/13 | 20.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Vlatko Bogdanovski | 2,515 | chT-YUG | E07 |
| Jan 1993 | Miroslav Markovic | 2,505 | chT-YUG | E91 |
| Jan 1997 | Dejan Pikula | 2,495 | ch-YUG 1/2 fin | D27 |
| Nov 2004 | Miroslav Tosic | 2,489 | 17th Belgrade Trophy | A53 |
| Oct 2005 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,485 | chT1-SCG | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 1997 | 37 | 18 | 2,365 |
| chT-SRB | 2016 | 29 | 12.5 | 2,337 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 27 | 16 | 2,371 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 20 | 11 | 2,271 |
| ch-Serbia | 2006 | 18 | 9 | 2,328 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 15 | 8 | 2,172 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1996 | 13 | 6 | 2,359 |
| ch-YUG U20 Girls | 1995 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Marcetic's chess games?
346 games by Nikola Marcetic, 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 Marcetic has played.
What does Nikola Marcetic play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Nikola Marcetic opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Marcetic answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Nikola Marcetic play as White?
As White, Nikola Marcetic's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Marcetic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Marcetic most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Nikola Marcetic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Marcetic is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Nikola Marcetic played?
Our database contains 346 games by Nikola Marcetic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 132 draws, 102 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Marcetic?
346 games by Nikola Marcetic 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.