Johann Hjartarson vs Predrag Nikolic
GM Johann Hjartarson (2461) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)
Johann Hjartarson and Predrag Nikolic have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Jun 2003. Hjartarson leads 2 wins to 2, with 9 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hjartarson with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Nikolic with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hjartarson | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Johann Hjartarson | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Greenland Open |
| Jan 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Johann Hjartarson | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | PCA Open |
| Jan 1993 | Johann Hjartarson | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th Interzonal |
| Jun 1992 | Predrag Nikolic | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-30 |
| Jan 1991 | Johann Hjartarson | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | World Cup |
| Nov 1989 | Johann Hjartarson | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Belgrade Investbank |
| Mar 1989 | Johann Hjartarson | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | World Cup |
| Oct 1988 | Johann Hjartarson | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | World Cup |
| Feb 1988 | Predrag Nikolic | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Linares 06th |
| Jan 1988 | Predrag Nikolic | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tilburg |
| Jan 1988 | Johann Hjartarson | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Tilburg |
| Jan 1987 | Predrag Nikolic | Johann Hjartarson | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Belgrade Investbanka |
| Jan 1986 | Predrag Nikolic | Johann Hjartarson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Reykjavik Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Johann Hjartarson and Predrag Nikolic?
In 13 recorded games, Johann Hjartarson has 2 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Johann Hjartarson and Predrag Nikolic played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Jun 2003.
What openings do Johann Hjartarson and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.