Prepare against Nikola Samardzic
HRV · World #48,098 classical · FIDE ID 14519941
When preparing against Nikola Samardzic, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 123 games by Nikola Samardzic, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Samardzic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Samardzic 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 | 1,901 | 1,909 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 47 | 25 | 51 | 38.2% |
| As White | 60 | 24 | 14 | 22 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 63 | 23 | 11 | 29 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Samardzic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Samardzic's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 85.0% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 56.9% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Samardzic usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Samardzic usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Samardzic usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Samardzic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Samardzic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Samardzic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 62.2% | 26.1% |
| c5 | 11 | 29.7% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| f5 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Nikola Samardzic's chess games
All 123 games by Nikola Samardzic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 47 wins, 25 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Lovro Turcin | 2,181 | 25th chT-CRO U20 | D85 |
| Apr 2007 | Bence Korpa | 1,964 | CRO-HUN U10/18 | B19 |
| Mar 2014 | Zvonko Juras | 1,907 | chT2-CRO West | C10 |
| Mar 2016 | Dominik Udovicic | 1,905 | 25th chT-CRO U20 | C44 |
| Jul 2009 | Damjan Klemencic | 1,896 | ch-CRO U17 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 | 2009 | 16 | 6 | 1,769 |
| 18th chT-CRO U20 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,787 |
| Wch U12 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| 14th Styrian Open U10/12 | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,277 |
| 25th chT-CRO U20 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,889 |
| 21st chT-CRO U20 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,941 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,817 |
| ch-CRO U13 19th | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Samardzic's chess games?
123 games by Nikola Samardzic, from Apr 2008 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 Samardzic has played.
What does Nikola Samardzic play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Nikola Samardzic opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Samardzic answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nikola Samardzic play as White?
As White, Nikola Samardzic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Samardzic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Samardzic most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Nikola Samardzic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Samardzic is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Nikola Samardzic played?
Our database contains 123 games by Nikola Samardzic, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 25 draws, 51 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Samardzic?
123 games by Nikola Samardzic 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.