Prepare against Vladimir Nikolic
Serbia · World #30,882 classical · FIDE ID 933716
Our database contains 91 games by Vladimir Nikolic, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir 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 | 1,980 | 2,069 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,143 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,219 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 27 | 43 | 21 | 29.7% |
| As White | 42 | 12 | 21 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 38 | 90.5% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 64.3% |
Vladimir Nikolic's chess games
All 91 games by Vladimir Nikolic in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 27 wins, 43 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Boban Bogosavljevic | 2,507 | 2nd Gligoric Cup | D02 |
| Oct 2015 | Goran Terzic | 2,267 | chT2-SRB East | B06 |
| Apr 2009 | Dragan Antic | 2,165 | Kragujevac Open | D02 |
| Sep 2014 | Milena Mihajlovic | 2,148 | chT2-SRB East | D07 |
| Oct 2024 | Darko Kolarevic | 2,127 | 1st League Cent-SRB | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| chT2-SRB East | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| 5th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,941 |
| 1st League Cent-SRB | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,922 |
| chT2-SRB West CS | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
| 4th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,066 |
| chT2-SRB South | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,865 |
| 2nd Gligoric Cup | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Nikolic's chess games?
91 games by Vladimir Nikolic, from Jul 2004 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 Vladimir Nikolic has played.
What does Vladimir Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Vladimir Nikolic opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Nikolic answers 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Nikolic play as White?
As White, Vladimir Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Nikolic most often plays: Queen's Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Vladimir Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Nikolic is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Vladimir Nikolic played?
Our database contains 91 games by Vladimir Nikolic, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 43 draws, 21 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Nikolic?
91 games by Vladimir 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.