Prepare against Nikola Sakotic
Serbia · World #19,473 classical · FIDE ID 9218275
When preparing against Nikola Sakotic, expect 1.d4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 72 games by Nikola Sakotic, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Sakotic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Sakotic 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 | 2,062 | 2,110 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,198 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,151 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 16 | 29 | 27 | 22.2% |
| As White | 38 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Sakotic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Sakotic's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sakotic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sakotic usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Sakotic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Sakotic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sakotic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Sakotic usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Nikola Sakotic's chess games
All 72 games by Nikola Sakotic in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 29 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Dragan B Popadic | 2,108 | Belgrade Premier League | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | Matvey Savchenko | 2,090 | Serbia Open | A57 |
| Aug 2024 | Gabriel Gabadadze | 2,016 | ch-EU U12 | A37 |
| Jul 2026 | Orlic,Vukasin | 1,994 | Serbia Open 2026 | A14 |
| Jul 2026 | Karaivanova,Petya | 1,979 | Serbia Open 2026 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19. Festival mladih Sahovskog Saveza Srbije | Open U14 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,102 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,912 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,752 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,225 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,946 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,104 |
| Belgrade Gligoric 100 Ann Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Sakotic's chess games?
72 games by Nikola Sakotic, from Jun 2022 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 Sakotic has played.
What does Nikola Sakotic play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Nikola Sakotic opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Sakotic answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Nikola Sakotic play as White?
As White, Nikola Sakotic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Sakotic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Sakotic most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Nikola Sakotic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Sakotic is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nikola Sakotic played?
Our database contains 72 games by Nikola Sakotic, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 29 draws, 27 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Sakotic?
72 games by Nikola Sakotic 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.