Prepare against Nikola Vukovic
HRV · World #16,684 classical · FIDE ID 14508907
Our database contains 69 games by Nikola Vukovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Vukovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Vukovic 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 | 2,088 | 2,194 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,197 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,262 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 36.2% |
| As White | 39 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Vukovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Vukovic's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 82.1% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 17.9% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Vukovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
Nikola Vukovic's chess games
All 69 games by Nikola Vukovic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Alberto Garcia Dorado | 2,175 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | E62 |
| Jan 2002 | Vit Bures | 2,165 | Brno Duras BVK Open A | D78 |
| Jan 2002 | Tomas Micanek | 2,136 | Brno Duras BVK Open A | A06 |
| Sep 2001 | Marin Ramesa | 2,090 | chT-CRO U18 | E11 |
| Dec 2004 | Igor Fattorich | 2,068 | Porec Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porec Open | 2005 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,131 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-CRO A U18 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
| Brno Duras BVK Open A | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 2,080 |
| chT-CRO U18 | 2001 | 7 | 5 | 2,266 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 2,002 |
| 34th TCh-CRO Div 1b | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Vukovic's chess games?
69 games by Nikola Vukovic, from Apr 2003 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 Vukovic has played.
What does Nikola Vukovic play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Nikola Vukovic opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Vukovic answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Nikola Vukovic play as White?
As White, Nikola Vukovic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Vukovic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Vukovic most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Nikola Vukovic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Vukovic is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Nikola Vukovic played?
Our database contains 69 games by Nikola Vukovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Vukovic?
69 games by Nikola Vukovic 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.