Prepare against Tihomir Nikolajevic
Italy · World #102,198 classical · FIDE ID 843539
When preparing against Tihomir Nikolajevic, expect 1.Nf3 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Tihomir Nikolajevic, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tihomir Nikolajevic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tihomir Nikolajevic 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 | 1,723 | 1,918 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,679 | 1,877 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 15 | 8 | 26 | 30.6% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tihomir Nikolajevic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tihomir Nikolajevic's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 33.3% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nikolajevic usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Nikolajevic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Nikolajevic usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nikolajevic usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nikolajevic usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Nikolajevic usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 36.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Tihomir Nikolajevic's chess games
All 49 games by Tihomir Nikolajevic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Nicola Vozza | 1,971 | Genova Primavera Open 10th | E42 |
| Jan 2011 | Maurizio Tagliano | 1,852 | ch-Savona Provinz | D04 |
| Feb 2010 | Katiuscia Restifo | 1,805 | ch-Savona Province | B83 |
| May 2016 | Claudio Giovanni Pedemonte | 1,756 | ch-Liguria Region | A48 |
| Feb 2010 | Leandro Pesce | 1,739 | ch-Savona Province | A18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Liguria Region | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,821 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2000 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,891 |
| 70th ch-ITA sf | 2010 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,701 |
| Acqui Terme Collino Open 2nd | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,728 |
| Genova Primavera Open 10th | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,899 |
| ch-Savona Province | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| ch-Savona Provinz | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,913 |
| Genova Bombrini Open | 2014 | 2 | 2 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tihomir Nikolajevic's chess games?
49 games by Tihomir Nikolajevic, from Apr 2009 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 Tihomir Nikolajevic has played.
What does Tihomir Nikolajevic play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Tihomir Nikolajevic opens with 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tihomir Nikolajevic answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tihomir Nikolajevic play as White?
As White, Tihomir Nikolajevic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tihomir Nikolajevic play as Black?
As Black, Tihomir Nikolajevic most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Tihomir Nikolajevic's FIDE rating?
Tihomir Nikolajevic is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,679 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Tihomir Nikolajevic played?
Our database contains 49 games by Tihomir Nikolajevic, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tihomir Nikolajevic?
49 games by Tihomir Nikolajevic 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.