Prepare against Boban Nikolic
FM · Serbia · World #15,594 classical · FIDE ID 905380
Our database contains 213 games by Boban Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boban Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boban Nikolic 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 | 2,099 | 2,255 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,249 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,254 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 55 | 88 | 70 | 25.8% |
| As White | 110 | 31 | 46 | 33 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 103 | 24 | 42 | 37 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boban Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boban Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 38 | 34.5% | 48.7% |
| c4 | 33 | 30.0% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 22 | 20.0% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 15 | 13.6% | 46.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 46.3% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.0% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.1% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Boban Nikolic's chess games
All 213 games by Boban Nikolic 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: 55 wins, 88 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Milko Popchev | 2,489 | Vrsac Open | A21 |
| May 1993 | Radovan Govedarica | 2,410 | 36th YUG-Cup | A47 |
| Jan 1994 | Slobo Vratonjic | 2,405 | ch-YUG sf | A29 |
| Jan 1994 | Zoran S Markovic | 2,395 | ch-YUG sf | B12 |
| Jan 1991 | Dejan Antic | 2,390 | ch-YUG | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2017 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-YUG | 1991 | 26 | 11 | 2,333 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2018 | 25 | 9 | 2,170 |
| chT-SRB 1st League | 2015 | 21 | 9 | 2,245 |
| 10th Oskarja Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 9 | 1,984 |
| ch-YUG sf | 1994 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| 38th chT-YUG | 1986 | 9 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Belgrade Open | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boban Nikolic's chess games?
213 games by Boban Nikolic, 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 Boban Nikolic has played.
What does Boban Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Boban Nikolic opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boban Nikolic answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Boban Nikolic play as White?
As White, Boban Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boban Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Boban Nikolic most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Boban Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Boban Nikolic is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Boban Nikolic played?
Our database contains 213 games by Boban Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 88 draws, 70 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boban Nikolic?
213 games by Boban Nikolic 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.