Predrag Nikolic vs Lubomir Ftacnik
GM Predrag Nikolic (2551) · GM Lubomir Ftacnik (2408)
Predrag Nikolic and Lubomir Ftacnik have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 1981 and the most recent in Feb 2015. Nikolic leads 3 wins to 2, with 11 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikolic | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolic with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Ftacnik with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikolic | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikolic | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Predrag Nikolic | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Bundesliga 2014-15 |
| Dec 2011 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Bundesliga 2011-12 |
| Mar 2008 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Bundesliga 2007-08 |
| Oct 2005 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2005-06 |
| Mar 2004 | Predrag Nikolic | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2003-04 |
| Mar 2002 | Predrag Nikolic | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2001-02 |
| Nov 2000 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Olympiad-34 |
| Jul 2000 | Predrag Nikolic | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 8th Suncoast Open |
| Jun 2000 | Predrag Nikolic | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Gold Coast Parkroyal Open |
| May 1997 | Predrag Nikolic | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 11th chT-EU |
| Jun 1992 | Predrag Nikolic | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-30 |
| Sep 1985 | Predrag Nikolic | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Naestved Nimzowitsch Memorial |
| Jan 1984 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Predrag Nikolic | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Novi Sad |
| Dec 1982 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chigorin Memorial |
| Jul 1982 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Esbjerg North Sea Cup 07 |
| Sep 1981 | Lubomir Ftacnik | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Boris Kostic Memorial-07 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Predrag Nikolic and Lubomir Ftacnik?
In 16 recorded games, Predrag Nikolic has 3 wins, Lubomir Ftacnik has 2 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Predrag Nikolic and Lubomir Ftacnik played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Sep 1981 to Feb 2015.
What openings do Predrag Nikolic and Lubomir Ftacnik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.