Prepare against Patrick Nikic
HRV · World #16,773 classical · FIDE ID 14545098
Our database contains 108 games by Patrick Nikic, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Nikic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Nikic 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 | 2,087 | 2,165 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,020 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,124 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 31 | 22 | 55 | 28.7% |
| As White | 58 | 17 | 14 | 27 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 8 | 28 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Nikic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Nikic's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Nikic usually continues Nf3 (35.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nikic usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nikic usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 85.2% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Patrick Nikic's chess games
All 108 games by Patrick Nikic in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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, 22 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Annamaria Marjanovic | 2,320 | 12th Osijek Open | C95 |
| Jan 2020 | Josip Stocko | 2,262 | 25th Bosnjaci Open | B06 |
| Oct 2023 | Drago Vargic | 2,226 | 31st chT-CRO 1B | B23 |
| Jun 2019 | Miro Pandurevic | 2,221 | 1st Gradiste Open | B24 |
| Dec 2024 | A Muir | 2,214 | 5th elllobregat Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U19 | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,635 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| 31st chT-CRO 1B | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| Valpovo Open U20 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,715 |
| 12th Osijek Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,214 |
| Osijek Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,952 |
| ch-Osijek Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Nikic's chess games?
108 games by Patrick Nikic, from Aug 2013 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 Patrick Nikic has played.
What does Patrick Nikic play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Patrick Nikic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Nikic answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Patrick Nikic play as White?
As White, Patrick Nikic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Nikic play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Nikic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Patrick Nikic's FIDE rating?
Patrick Nikic is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Patrick Nikic played?
Our database contains 108 games by Patrick Nikic, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 55 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Nikic?
108 games by Patrick Nikic 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.