Prepare against Nikola Sedlak
GM · Serbia · World #2,754 classical · FIDE ID 922900
When preparing against Nikola Sedlak, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 23.5% over 34 games.
Our database contains 2,745 games by Nikola Sedlak, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Sedlak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Sedlak 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 | 2,349 | 2,609 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,614 | 2,644 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,524 | 2,651 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,745 | 994 | 1,330 | 421 | 36.2% |
| As White | 1,393 | 564 | 653 | 176 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 1,352 | 430 | 677 | 245 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Sedlak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Sedlak's side.
First moves as White (1,393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 639 | 45.9% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 610 | 43.8% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 125 | 9.0% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 0.8% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.2% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sedlak usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sedlak usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sedlak usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sedlak usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sedlak usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sedlak usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (608 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 230 | 37.8% | 58.5% |
| e6 | 195 | 32.1% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 93 | 15.3% | 51.1% |
| c6 | 63 | 10.4% | 62.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 2.5% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 1.6% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (496 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 179 | 36.1% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 173 | 34.9% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 109 | 22.0% | 59.6% |
| f5 | 28 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.0% | 60.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Nikola Sedlak's chess games
All 2,745 games by Nikola Sedlak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 994 wins, 1,330 draws, 421 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 130 | 68/54/8 | 52.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 125 | 55/50/20 | 44.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 110 | 44/55/11 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 64 | 22/30/12 | 34.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 57 | 24/29/4 | 42.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 48 | 15/27/6 | 31.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 42 | 23/17/2 | 54.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 20/11/6 | 54.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 12/13/10 | 34.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 32 | 9/17/6 | 28.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 143 | 34/81/28 | 23.8% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 134 | 58/49/27 | 43.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 88 | 33/45/10 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 71 | 23/40/8 | 32.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 68 | 21/39/8 | 30.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 52 | 16/24/12 | 30.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 50 | 13/24/13 | 26.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 49 | 16/23/10 | 32.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 36 | 14/15/7 | 38.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 8/17/9 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,706 | chT-SRB | E43 |
| Jun 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,695 | 7th chT-BIH | D00 |
| Sep 2012 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,693 | chT-SRB | D02 |
| Jun 2017 | Anton Korobov | 2,688 | 18th ch-EU | B51 |
| Jan 2011 | Ferenc Berkes | 2,678 | chT-HUN 1011 | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB | 2019 | 93 | 50 | 2,553 |
| chT-MNT | 2018 | 80 | 45 | 2,536 |
| ch-SRB | 2013 | 77 | 39.5 | 2,520 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2024 | 50 | 30.5 | 2,546 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2010 | 22 | 11 | 2,550 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,366 |
| Zadar Open | 2004 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,536 |
| Belgrade Planetwin 365 Open | 2014 | 18 | 14 | 2,723 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Branko Damljanovic (36 games) · Sinisa Drazic (34 games) · Robert Markus (30 games) · Ivan Ivanisevic (29 games) · Milos Perunovic (28 games) · Aleksandar Kovacevic (24 games) · Boban Bogosavljevic (23 games) · Dragan Kosic (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Sedlak's chess games?
2,745 games by Nikola Sedlak, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Sedlak has played.
What does Nikola Sedlak play on the first move as White?
Across 1,393 games with White in our database, Nikola Sedlak opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Sedlak answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Nikola Sedlak play as White?
As White, Nikola Sedlak's most-played openings in our database are: London System (130 games, 52.3% win rate); Sicilian (125 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (110 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,393 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Sedlak play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Sedlak most often plays: Slav Defense (143 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (134 games, 43.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (88 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,352 games.
What is Nikola Sedlak's FIDE rating?
Nikola Sedlak is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,614 in rapid and 2,524 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,609 (May 2018).
How many games has Nikola Sedlak played?
Our database contains 2,745 games by Nikola Sedlak, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 994 wins, 1,330 draws, 421 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Sedlak?
2,745 games by Nikola Sedlak 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.