Branko Damljanovic vs Dejan Pikula
GM Branko Damljanovic (2362) · GM Dejan Pikula (2213)
Branko Damljanovic and Dejan Pikula have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Nov 2021. Damljanovic leads 11 wins to 6, with 12 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Damljanovic | Draws | Pikula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damljanovic with White | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Pikula with White | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Damljanovic | Draws | Pikula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 25 | 9 | 11 | 5 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Damljanovic | Draws | Pikula |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Arandjelovac ASK-2 Mix |
| Sep 2017 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-SRB 1st League |
| Nov 2016 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 30th Belgrade Trophy |
| Jan 2016 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | Sicilian | Smederevska Palanka Shocha Memorial |
| Nov 2014 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28th Belgrade Trophy |
| Apr 2012 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-SRB |
| Mar 2011 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-SRB |
| Aug 2010 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-SRB 1st League |
| Apr 2010 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-SRB |
| Apr 2009 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-SRB |
| Aug 2008 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | chT-MNT |
| Mar 2008 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-SRB |
| May 2007 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | Sicilian | 50th chT-SRB Cup |
| Mar 2007 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-SRB |
| Oct 2006 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-SCG Playoff |
| Oct 2006 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-SCG Playoff |
| Oct 2006 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-SCG Playoff |
| Oct 2006 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-SCG Playoff |
| Feb 2006 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-SCG 2nd |
| Apr 2005 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-SCG 1st |
| May 2004 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Karadjordje Serbia |
| Feb 2004 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5th MNT Open |
| Mar 2002 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-YUG 57th |
| Mar 2001 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-YUG 56th |
| Jun 2000 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Valjevo |
| Feb 2000 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2nd Novak Nikolic Memorial |
| Jan 1997 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-YUG 52 |
| Apr 1996 | Branko Damljanovic | Dejan Pikula | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Mataruska Banja |
| Jan 1996 | Dejan Pikula | Branko Damljanovic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-YUG |
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What is the head-to-head score between Branko Damljanovic and Dejan Pikula?
In 29 recorded games, Branko Damljanovic has 11 wins, Dejan Pikula has 6 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Branko Damljanovic and Dejan Pikula played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Nov 2021.
What openings do Branko Damljanovic and Dejan Pikula play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.