Prepare against Nikola Sibincic
Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #17,255 classical · FIDE ID 14431424
When preparing against Nikola Sibincic, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Nikola Sibincic, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Sibincic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Sibincic 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 | 2,083 | 2,083 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,108 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,176 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 37.3% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Sibincic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Sibincic's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 80.0% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sibincic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Sibincic usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sibincic usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Sibincic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Sibincic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sibincic usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Nikola Sibincic's chess games
All 51 games by Nikola Sibincic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Matvii Sobol | 2,445 | 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Mario Zovko | 2,286 | 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | B26 |
| Nov 2024 | Zoran Popovic | 2,264 | 23rd ch-Republika Srpska | B19 |
| Jun 2026 | Daniel Milekic | 2,262 | 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | C02 |
| Sep 2026 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,221 | I. Međugorje Open 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,251 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,998 |
| 1st League Rep Srpska | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,217 |
| I. Međugorje Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,126 |
| 23rd ch-Republika Srpska | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,157 |
| 9th Solta Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,047 |
| 23rd Premier League BIH | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,130 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Sibincic's chess games?
51 games by Nikola Sibincic, from Jul 2022 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 Sibincic has played.
What does Nikola Sibincic play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Nikola Sibincic opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Sibincic answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikola Sibincic play as White?
As White, Nikola Sibincic's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Sibincic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Sibincic most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nikola Sibincic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Sibincic is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nikola Sibincic played?
Our database contains 51 games by Nikola Sibincic, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Sibincic?
51 games by Nikola Sibincic 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.