Prepare against Stanko Nikolic
SVN · World #99,585 classical · FIDE ID 14602490
When preparing against Stanko Nikolic, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 394 games by Stanko Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stanko Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stanko 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 | 1,731 | 2,060 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,927 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,883 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 147 | 58 | 189 | 37.3% |
| As White | 195 | 80 | 26 | 89 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 199 | 67 | 32 | 100 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stanko Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stanko Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 90.3% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.6% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 22.2% | 16.7% |
Stanko Nikolic's chess games
All 394 games by Stanko 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: 147 wins, 58 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 49 | 19/10/20 | 38.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Zvonimir Mestrovic | 2,321 | 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | B22 |
| Jul 2003 | Miroslav Adam | 2,238 | 24th Bled Open | B75 |
| Aug 2009 | Vojko Srebrnic | 2,212 | Ptuj Open | E01 |
| Jul 2002 | Per Ofstad | 2,197 | Bled Seniors Open 23rd | B17 |
| Apr 2007 | Milan Matko | 2,192 | 4th Slovenske Konjice Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptuj Open | 2018 | 54 | 26 | 2,040 |
| chT1-SLO East | 2019 | 28 | 13 | 1,862 |
| ch-SLO qual | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 1,788 |
| 13th Sentjur Ipavec Memorial | 2013 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,857 |
| Portoroz Open | 2005 | 16 | 8 | 2,035 |
| 6th Ptuj Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,880 |
| 5th Nova Gorica Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
| 4th Slovenske Konjice Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stanko Nikolic's chess games?
394 games by Stanko 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 Stanko Nikolic has played.
What does Stanko Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Stanko Nikolic opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stanko Nikolic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Stanko Nikolic play as White?
As White, Stanko Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stanko Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Stanko Nikolic most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 38.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Stanko Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Stanko Nikolic is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Stanko Nikolic played?
Our database contains 394 games by Stanko Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 58 draws, 189 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stanko Nikolic?
394 games by Stanko 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.