Prepare against Nikola Zivkovic
HRV · World #22,263 classical · FIDE ID 14507404
When preparing against Nikola Zivkovic, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Nikola Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Zivkovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Zivkovic 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 | 2,039 | 2,262 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,169 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,238 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 31 | 46 | 56 | 23.3% |
| As White | 71 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 13 | 22 | 27 | 21.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Zivkovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Zivkovic's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 95.8% | 41.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zivkovic usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 97.1% | 37.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 34.1% |
Nikola Zivkovic's chess games
All 133 games by Nikola Zivkovic 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: 31 wins, 46 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,449 | 17th Bosnjaci Open | A24 |
| Jan 2009 | Keaton Kiewra | 2,364 | 14th Bosnjaci Open | B77 |
| Jan 2012 | Halil Abdil | 2,293 | 17th Bosnjaci Open | B78 |
| Jan 2000 | Anto Ascic | 2,257 | Bosnjaci Open 6th | C97 |
| May 2016 | Srdjan Zelenika | 2,253 | CRO Cup | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 10 | 2 | 1,991 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| 17th chT-CRO 1B | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,110 |
| 26th chT-CRO 1A | 2017 | 8 | 1 | 1,998 |
| 19th Bosnjaci Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,091 |
| 14th Bosnjaci Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| CRO-CupT final | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,962 |
| 18th Bosnjaci Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Zivkovic's chess games?
133 games by Nikola Zivkovic, 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 Zivkovic has played.
What does Nikola Zivkovic play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Nikola Zivkovic opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Zivkovic answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikola Zivkovic play as White?
As White, Nikola Zivkovic's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Zivkovic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Zivkovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Nikola Zivkovic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Zivkovic is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Nikola Zivkovic played?
Our database contains 133 games by Nikola Zivkovic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 46 draws, 56 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Zivkovic?
133 games by Nikola Zivkovic 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.