Jon S Speelman vs Predrag Nikolic
GM Jon S Speelman (2495) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)
Jon S Speelman and Predrag Nikolic have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1982 and the most recent in Feb 2001. Speelman leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (25% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Speelman | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speelman with White | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nikolic with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Speelman | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Speelman | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A87 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Jon S Speelman | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Bundesliga 2000-01 |
| Jan 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | PCA Open playoff |
| Jan 1991 | Jon S Speelman | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | World Cup |
| Nov 1990 | Predrag Nikolic | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-29 |
| Dec 1989 | Jon S Speelman | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Hastings 8990 |
| Dec 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Hastings 8990 |
| Mar 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | World Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Jon S Speelman | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd WchT |
| Oct 1988 | Predrag Nikolic | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | World Cup |
| Jan 1988 | Jon S Speelman | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | World Cup |
| Jan 1983 | Predrag Nikolic | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8th chT-EU Final |
| Dec 1982 | Predrag Nikolic | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | English Opening | Chigorin Memorial |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jon S Speelman and Predrag Nikolic?
In 12 recorded games, Jon S Speelman has 0 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Jon S Speelman and Predrag Nikolic played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 1982 to Feb 2001.
What openings do Jon S Speelman and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.