Prepare against Vladan Nikolic
Sweden · World #7,030 classical · FIDE ID 1710702
Our database contains 107 games by Vladan Nikolic, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladan Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladan 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 | 2,224 | 2,247 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,154 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,153 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 31 | 27 | 49 | 29.0% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 11 | 28 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladan Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladan Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 72.7% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 23.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 90.0% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 17.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Vladan Nikolic's chess games
All 107 games by Vladan Nikolic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 31 wins, 27 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Bengt Lindberg | 2,392 | chB-SWE | A45 |
| Dec 2016 | Bjarke Sahl | 2,370 | Malmo Open | E71 |
| Feb 2022 | Erlend Mikalsen | 2,368 | Kragero Open | C77 |
| Oct 2019 | Anton Aaberg | 2,352 | chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | A80 |
| Feb 2020 | Das Soham | 2,336 | Graz Open A | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 16 | 7 | 2,203 |
| 49th Rilton Cup | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| chB-SWE | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,193 |
| chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
| SWE Cup | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladan Nikolic's chess games?
107 games by Vladan Nikolic, from Oct 2006 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 Vladan Nikolic has played.
What does Vladan Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Vladan Nikolic opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladan Nikolic answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vladan Nikolic play as White?
As White, Vladan Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladan Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Vladan Nikolic most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Vladan Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Vladan Nikolic is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Vladan Nikolic played?
Our database contains 107 games by Vladan Nikolic, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 27 draws, 49 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladan Nikolic?
107 games by Vladan 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.