Prepare against Nikola Ziskovic
HRV · World #64,882 classical · FIDE ID 14511908
When preparing against Nikola Ziskovic, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 57 games by Nikola Ziskovic, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Ziskovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Ziskovic 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 | 1,839 | 1,881 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,828 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,865 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Ziskovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Ziskovic's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ziskovic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ziskovic usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ziskovic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Nikola Ziskovic's chess games
All 57 games by Nikola Ziskovic in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Nikola Makaj | 1,937 | Varazdinske Toplice Open | B07 |
| Jan 2019 | Stjepan Zadravec | 1,932 | 7th Podturen Mavrin Memorial | B84 |
| Oct 2010 | Emil Novak | 1,927 | chT3B-CRO Center North | B46 |
| May 2017 | David Lesar | 1,873 | chT3-CRO Centar-B | B70 |
| Feb 2019 | Sladjan Srnec | 1,861 | Medimurska CupT | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3B-CRO Center North | 2012 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,732 |
| chT4B-CRO Center North | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,871 |
| Medimurska CupT | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| Medjimurske Team Cup | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,981 |
| 7th Podturen Mavrin Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| chT3-CRO Centar-B | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,839 |
| Varazdinske Toplice Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,893 |
| Medjimurje Cup | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Ziskovic's chess games?
57 games by Nikola Ziskovic, from Feb 2015 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 Ziskovic has played.
What does Nikola Ziskovic play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Nikola Ziskovic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Ziskovic answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nikola Ziskovic play as White?
As White, Nikola Ziskovic's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Ziskovic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Ziskovic most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Nikola Ziskovic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Ziskovic is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Nikola Ziskovic played?
Our database contains 57 games by Nikola Ziskovic, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Ziskovic?
57 games by Nikola Ziskovic 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.