Ilia Smirin vs Predrag Nikolic
GM Ilia Smirin (2568) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)
Ilia Smirin and Predrag Nikolic have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1992 and the most recent in Jan 1994. Smirin leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirin | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirin with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Nikolic with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirin | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirin | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E64 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Ilia Smirin | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Ilia Smirin | Predrag Nikolic | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Ilia Smirin | Predrag Nikolic | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1993 | Predrag Nikolic | Ilia Smirin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Elenite |
| Jan 1993 | Ilia Smirin | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Groningen PCA |
| Oct 1992 | Predrag Nikolic | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Ilia Smirin | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Predrag Nikolic | Ilia Smirin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Ilia Smirin | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Interpolis |
| Oct 1992 | Predrag Nikolic | Ilia Smirin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Interpolis |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ilia Smirin and Predrag Nikolic?
In 11 recorded games, Ilia Smirin has 3 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ilia Smirin and Predrag Nikolic played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 1992 to Jan 1994.
What openings do Ilia Smirin and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.