Jaan Ehlvest vs Predrag Nikolic
GM Jaan Ehlvest (2534) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)
Jaan Ehlvest and Predrag Nikolic have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Mar 2003. Ehlvest leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehlvest with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Nikolic with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ehlvest | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A30 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Jaan Ehlvest | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Reykjavik Edda Rapid |
| May 1997 | Jaan Ehlvest | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11th chT-EU |
| Jan 1996 | Jaan Ehlvest | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Yerevan |
| Jan 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | PCA Open |
| Jan 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | PCA Open playoff |
| Jan 1991 | Jaan Ehlvest | Predrag Nikolic | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | World Cup |
| Nov 1989 | Jaan Ehlvest | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Belgrade Investbank |
| Aug 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | World Cup |
| Oct 1988 | Jaan Ehlvest | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Cup |
| Jan 1987 | Jaan Ehlvest | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Interzonal-14c |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jaan Ehlvest and Predrag Nikolic?
In 10 recorded games, Jaan Ehlvest has 2 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Jaan Ehlvest and Predrag Nikolic played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Mar 2003.
What openings do Jaan Ehlvest and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.