Prepare against Nikola Skenderovic
CM · Serbia · World #9,680 classical · FIDE ID 973378
Our database contains 142 games by Nikola Skenderovic, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Skenderovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Skenderovic 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 | 2,175 | 2,215 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,265 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,218 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 50 | 32 | 60 | 35.2% |
| As White | 65 | 25 | 17 | 23 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 77 | 25 | 15 | 37 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Skenderovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Skenderovic's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 70.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 29.2% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Skenderovic usually continues Nc3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Skenderovic usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Skenderovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Skenderovic usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Skenderovic usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Skenderovic usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 64.9% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 44.1% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 26.5% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 26.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Nikola Skenderovic's chess games
All 142 games by Nikola Skenderovic in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 50 wins, 32 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Tamas-Kristof Balla | 2,308 | chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | C30 |
| Oct 2019 | Oliver Kukas | 2,265 | 3rd Hvar U18 | B23 |
| Mar 2019 | Kristijan Tancik | 2,233 | ch-Subotica City | E01 |
| Nov 2022 | Istvan Mede | 2,213 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | A21 |
| Oct 2022 | Tamas Varga | 2,191 | chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Subotica Open | 2020 | 25 | 13 | 1,937 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2021 | 17 | 8 | 1,985 |
| ch-SRB U16 | 2018 | 12 | 4 | 1,855 |
| ch-SRB U14 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,051 |
| ch-Subotica City | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-Subotica | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,547 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Skenderovic's chess games?
142 games by Nikola Skenderovic, from Aug 2014 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 Skenderovic has played.
What does Nikola Skenderovic play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Nikola Skenderovic opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Skenderovic answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Nikola Skenderovic play as White?
As White, Nikola Skenderovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Skenderovic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Skenderovic most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Nikola Skenderovic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Skenderovic is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Nikola Skenderovic played?
Our database contains 142 games by Nikola Skenderovic, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 32 draws, 60 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Skenderovic?
142 games by Nikola Skenderovic 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.