Nigel D Short vs Predrag Nikolic
GM Nigel D Short (2594) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)
Nigel D Short and Predrag Nikolic have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1985 and the most recent in Jan 2000. Short leads 6 wins to 4, with 9 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Short | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short with White | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Nikolic with White | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Short | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Short | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Corus |
| Feb 1997 | Nigel D Short | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Hoogovens |
| Dec 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-31 |
| Jan 1994 | Nigel D Short | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Munich Intel Express Blitz '5 |
| Jan 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Slav Defense | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Nigel D Short | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Nov 1992 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10th EU-chT |
| Sep 1990 | Nigel D Short | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tilburg |
| Sep 1990 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Tilburg |
| Jan 1990 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 15th Interzonal |
| Nov 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Belgrade Investbank |
| Aug 1989 | Nigel D Short | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | World Cup |
| Mar 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Cup |
| Jan 1988 | Nigel D Short | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tilburg |
| Jan 1988 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Tilburg |
| Jan 1987 | Predrag Nikolic | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Belgrade Investbanka |
| Jan 1986 | Nigel D Short | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hoogovens |
| Sep 1985 | Nigel D Short | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Naestved Nimzowitsch Memorial |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nigel D Short and Predrag Nikolic?
In 19 recorded games, Nigel D Short has 6 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Nigel D Short and Predrag Nikolic played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Sep 1985 to Jan 2000.
What openings do Nigel D Short and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.