Bozidar Ivanovic vs Nebojsa Nikcevic
GM Bozidar Ivanovic (2321) · GM Nebojsa Nikcevic (2315)
Bozidar Ivanovic and Nebojsa Nikcevic have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Ivanovic leads 5 wins to 2, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanovic | Draws | Nikcevic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanovic with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Nikcevic with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanovic | Draws | Nikcevic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanovic | Draws | Nikcevic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | Bozidar Ivanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 78th ch-MNE |
| Feb 2025 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | Bozidar Ivanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 77th ch-MNE 2025 |
| Feb 2024 | Bozidar Ivanovic | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 76th ch-MNE |
| Mar 2017 | Bozidar Ivanovic | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 69th MNT-ch |
| Jul 2012 | Bozidar Ivanovic | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | ch-MNT |
| Jan 2008 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | Bozidar Ivanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-MNT 60th |
| Jul 2007 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | Bozidar Ivanovic | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-MNT |
| Jan 2003 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | Bozidar Ivanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-SCG |
| Jan 2002 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | Bozidar Ivanovic | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chT-YUG |
| Sep 2001 | Bozidar Ivanovic | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | YUG Cup |
| Jan 2000 | Bozidar Ivanovic | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | YUG-Cup |
| Jan 2000 | Bozidar Ivanovic | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Niksic |
| Jan 1996 | Bozidar Ivanovic | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | chT-YUG |
| Jan 1991 | Bozidar Ivanovic | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Niksic |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bozidar Ivanovic and Nebojsa Nikcevic?
In 14 recorded games, Bozidar Ivanovic has 5 wins, Nebojsa Nikcevic has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Bozidar Ivanovic and Nebojsa Nikcevic played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Bozidar Ivanovic and Nebojsa Nikcevic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.