Prepare against Nikola Tadic
Serbia · World #14,818 classical · FIDE ID 913987
Our database contains 35 games by Nikola Tadic, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Tadic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Tadic 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 | 2,107 | 2,114 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,023 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 31.4% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Tadic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Tadic's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Tadic usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Tadic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Tadic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Nikola Tadic's chess games
All 35 games by Nikola Tadic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Dragan Kozomora | 2,113 | ch-Backa Topola | E66 |
| Jul 2007 | Goran Petrusic | 1,999 | Senta Open B 11th | B80 |
| Jul 2007 | Mihailo Milisavljevic | 1,965 | Senta Open B 11th | B78 |
| Jul 2007 | Tibor Herzberger | 1,927 | Senta Open B 11th | C01 |
| Jul 2011 | Milica Milosavljevic | 1,881 | 15th Senta Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Backa Topola | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| 15th Senta Open B | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| Senta Open B 11th | 2007 | 5 | 4 | 2,236 |
| 14th Senta Open B | 2010 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,849 |
| 14th SCG Festival U14 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1,958 |
| ch-SCG U12 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 2nd ch-Vojvodina | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Tadic's chess games?
35 games by Nikola Tadic, from Oct 2007 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 Tadic has played.
What does Nikola Tadic play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nikola Tadic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Tadic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Nikola Tadic play as White?
As White, Nikola Tadic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Tadic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Tadic most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Nikola Tadic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Tadic is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Nikola Tadic played?
Our database contains 35 games by Nikola Tadic, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Tadic?
35 games by Nikola Tadic 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.