Prepare against Nikola Radovanovic
IM · Serbia · World #1,544 classical · FIDE ID 900087
Our database contains 1,321 games by Nikola Radovanovic, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikola Radovanovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikola Radovanovic 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 | 2,407 | 2,450 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,422 | 2,479 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,477 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,321 | 467 | 561 | 293 | 35.4% |
| As White | 657 | 257 | 281 | 119 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 664 | 210 | 280 | 174 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikola Radovanovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikola Radovanovic's side.
First moves as White (657 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 318 | 48.4% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 297 | 45.2% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 5.0% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.1% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Radovanovic usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Radovanovic usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Radovanovic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Radovanovic usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Radovanovic usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Radovanovic usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 184 | 60.3% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 59 | 19.3% | 44.9% |
| d6 | 50 | 16.4% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 190 | 83.0% | 54.7% |
| d6 | 19 | 8.3% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 6.1% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.3% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Nikola Radovanovic's chess games
All 1,321 games by Nikola Radovanovic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 467 wins, 561 draws, 293 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 41 | 19/17/5 | 46.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 41 | 13/23/5 | 31.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 16/10/6 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 32 | 14/12/6 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 12/10/3 | 48.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 24 | 11/11/2 | 45.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 4/12/4 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 61 | 25/23/13 | 41.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 46 | 18/15/13 | 39.1% |
| E60 | English Opening | 45 | 14/19/12 | 31.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 43 | 10/24/9 | 23.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 17/8/13 | 44.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 32 | 9/15/8 | 28.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 31 | 10/10/11 | 32.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 29 | 8/12/9 | 27.6% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A45 | London System | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Ivan Saric | 2,664 | chT-MNT | B93 |
| Dec 2023 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,637 | ch-EU Blitz | A07 |
| May 2015 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,618 | 3rd Gligoric Cup | A48 |
| May 2020 | Rasmus Svane | 2,613 | Titled Tue | A49 |
| Jan 2019 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,613 | Titled Tue | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 58 | 28 | 2,347 |
| ch-SRB sf | 2024 | 54 | 34 | 2,429 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2022 | 53 | 32 | 2,404 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2020 | 47 | 29 | 2,463 |
| chT-SRB | 2016 | 37 | 16 | 2,382 |
| Valjevo Manojlovic Memorial | 2019 | 36 | 17 | 2,376 |
| ch-SRB U20 | 2015 | 31 | 17 | 2,295 |
| ch-SRB U18 | 2015 | 25 | 21 | 2,295 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Milan Zajic (11 games) · Novak Cabarkapa (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikola Radovanovic's chess games?
1,321 games by Nikola Radovanovic, from Jul 2008 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 Nikola Radovanovic has played.
What does Nikola Radovanovic play on the first move as White?
Across 657 games with White in our database, Nikola Radovanovic opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikola Radovanovic answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Nikola Radovanovic play as White?
As White, Nikola Radovanovic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 46.3% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 657 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikola Radovanovic play as Black?
As Black, Nikola Radovanovic most often plays: Sicilian (61 games, 41.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (46 games, 39.1% win rate); English Opening (45 games, 31.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 664 games.
What is Nikola Radovanovic's FIDE rating?
Nikola Radovanovic is currently rated 2,407 in classical chess, 2,422 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (May 2024).
How many games has Nikola Radovanovic played?
Our database contains 1,321 games by Nikola Radovanovic, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 467 wins, 561 draws, 293 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikola Radovanovic?
1,321 games by Nikola Radovanovic 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.