Prepare against Nikolina Golub
HRV · World #37,242 classical · FIDE ID 14539055
When preparing against Nikolina Golub, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 355 games by Nikolina Golub, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolina Golub's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolina Golub 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 | 1,948 | 1,961 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,921 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 122 | 109 | 124 | 34.4% |
| As White | 178 | 63 | 58 | 57 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 177 | 59 | 51 | 67 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolina Golub's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolina Golub's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 49.4% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 70 | 39.3% | 49.3% |
| c4 | 17 | 9.6% | 47.1% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 55.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Golub usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Golub usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Golub usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 49.3% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Golub usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Golub usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Golub usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 72.4% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 21 | 21.4% | 59.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 50.9% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 20 | 37.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.7% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
Nikolina Golub's chess games
All 355 games by Nikolina Golub in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 122 wins, 109 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/4/11 | 48.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 1/9/8 | 5.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Milan Andrijevic | 2,244 | 24th Bosnjaci Open | C01 |
| Jul 2019 | Mihaela Blazeka | 2,108 | ch-CRO U17/U19 | E11 |
| Aug 2017 | Ivo Jelecevic | 2,101 | 6th Topusko Amateur Open | C09 |
| Dec 2017 | Marko Novosel | 2,096 | chT-CRO U16 | B40 |
| Jan 2024 | Branislav Roska | 2,064 | 12th Krapina Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U17 Girls | 2017 | 29 | 19 | 1,814 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,681 |
| ch-CRO U13 Girls | 2014 | 13 | 6 | 1,620 |
| 26th chT-CRO U20 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-CRO w | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-CRO U09 Girls 19th | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-CRO U15 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,889 |
| 26th ch-EU U16 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,707 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ena Cvitan (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolina Golub's chess games?
355 games by Nikolina Golub, from Aug 2012 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 Nikolina Golub has played.
What does Nikolina Golub play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Nikolina Golub opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolina Golub answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nikolina Golub play as White?
As White, Nikolina Golub's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolina Golub play as Black?
As Black, Nikolina Golub most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 5.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Nikolina Golub's FIDE rating?
Nikolina Golub is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nikolina Golub played?
Our database contains 355 games by Nikolina Golub, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 109 draws, 124 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolina Golub?
355 games by Nikolina Golub 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.