Prepare against Predrag Nikac
IM · Montenegro · World #7,615 classical · FIDE ID 908975
When preparing against Predrag Nikac, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 31.7% over 104 games.
Our database contains 909 games by Predrag Nikac, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Predrag Nikac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Predrag Nikac 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 | 2,212 | 2,395 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,334 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,384 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 909 | 352 | 320 | 237 | 38.7% |
| As White | 465 | 197 | 166 | 102 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 444 | 155 | 154 | 135 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Predrag Nikac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Predrag Nikac's side.
First moves as White (465 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 406 | 87.3% | 61.1% |
| g3 | 20 | 4.3% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 3.7% | 35.3% |
| f4 | 16 | 3.4% | 65.6% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nikac usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nikac usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nikac usually continues d4 (56.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Nikac usually continues Bg2 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nikac usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Nikac usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 173 | 82.8% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 19 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 87 | 52.1% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 26 | 15.6% | 63.5% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 15.6% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 13 | 7.8% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.2% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
Predrag Nikac's chess games
All 909 games by Predrag Nikac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 352 wins, 320 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 75 | 36/24/15 | 48.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 37 | 12/16/9 | 32.4% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 16/12/2 | 53.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 104 | 33/33/38 | 31.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 101 | 42/35/24 | 41.6% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 45 | 21/13/11 | 46.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 14/3/5 | 63.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Ante Brkic | 2,592 | FIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual | B31 |
| May 2016 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,575 | Cetinje Open | B06 |
| Jan 2008 | Nikola Djukic | 2,545 | ch-MNT 60th | B66 |
| Jul 2006 | Dragisa Blagojevic | 2,529 | 58th ch-MNT | D45 |
| Jul 2009 | Milan Drasko | 2,527 | ch-MNT | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-MNT | 2020 | 87 | 63 | 2,334 |
| ch-MNT sf | 2018 | 43 | 29 | 2,270 |
| chT-YUG | 1996 | 31 | 17 | 2,401 |
| ch-YUG | 1992 | 26 | 11 | 2,292 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 24 | 8 | 2,224 |
| ch-MNT | 2009 | 22 | 9 | 2,353 |
| Niksic | 2000 | 22 | 8 | 2,340 |
| Bar Open | 2010 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,314 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dragisa Blagojevic (21 games) · Blazo Kalezic (21 games) · Nikola Djukic (15 games) · Nebojsa Nikcevic (13 games) · Aleksandar Tomic (11 games) · Bozidar Kisic (11 games) · Boro Miljanic (10 games) · Nenad Karisik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Predrag Nikac's chess games?
909 games by Predrag Nikac, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Predrag Nikac has played.
What does Predrag Nikac play on the first move as White?
Across 465 games with White in our database, Predrag Nikac opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Predrag Nikac answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Predrag Nikac play as White?
As White, Predrag Nikac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 48.0% win rate); Italian Game (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 465 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Predrag Nikac play as Black?
As Black, Predrag Nikac most often plays: Dutch Defense (104 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian (101 games, 41.6% win rate); Modern Defense (45 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 444 games.
What is Predrag Nikac's FIDE rating?
Predrag Nikac is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Predrag Nikac played?
Our database contains 909 games by Predrag Nikac, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 352 wins, 320 draws, 237 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Predrag Nikac?
909 games by Predrag Nikac 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.