Prepare against Zoran S Nikolic
Serbia · World #32,509 classical · FIDE ID 927295
Our database contains 93 games by Zoran S Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zoran S Nikolic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoran S 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 | 1,971 | 2,254 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,163 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 2,174 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 23 | 35 | 35 | 24.7% |
| As White | 44 | 11 | 19 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoran S Nikolic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoran S Nikolic's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 54.5% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 40.9% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Nikolic usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 92.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
Zoran S Nikolic's chess games
All 93 games by Zoran S Nikolic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 23 wins, 35 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Mihajlo Miljkovic | 2,263 | chT-SRB Central qual | D36 |
| Feb 2020 | Matija Ivic | 2,192 | Niska Banja Open | E05 |
| Sep 2010 | Nikola Zlatanovic | 2,180 | chT3-SRB South | B19 |
| Mar 2021 | Dalibor Radisavljevic | 2,179 | ch-SRB sf | A43 |
| Aug 2026 | Goran Terzic | 2,141 | MEÐUNARODNI ŠAHOVSKI FESTIVAL GRADSKE OPŠTINE „PANTELEJ“ 2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRB sf | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 2,098 |
| Nis Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| chT3-SRB South | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| Niska Banja Open | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2,218 |
| Nis Palilula | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| 16th Paracin Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| 17th Paracin Open A | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 2,043 |
| 18th Paracin Open A | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoran S Nikolic's chess games?
93 games by Zoran S Nikolic, from Apr 2003 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 Zoran S Nikolic has played.
What does Zoran S Nikolic play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Zoran S Nikolic opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoran S Nikolic answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Zoran S Nikolic play as White?
As White, Zoran S Nikolic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoran S Nikolic play as Black?
As Black, Zoran S Nikolic most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Zoran S Nikolic's FIDE rating?
Zoran S Nikolic is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Zoran S Nikolic played?
Our database contains 93 games by Zoran S Nikolic, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 35 draws, 35 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoran S Nikolic?
93 games by Zoran S 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.