Predrag Nikolic vs Zdenko Kozul
GM Predrag Nikolic (2551) · GM Zdenko Kozul (2497)
Predrag Nikolic and Zdenko Kozul have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Dec 2008. Nikolic leads 6 wins to 6, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nikolic | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolic with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Kozul with White | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nikolic | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nikolic | Draws | Kozul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Predrag Nikolic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 18th chT-SLO |
| Sep 2008 | Zdenko Kozul | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17th chT-CRO 1A |
| Dec 2007 | Zdenko Kozul | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-SLO 17th |
| Nov 2006 | Predrag Nikolic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | chT-SLO |
| Apr 2006 | Predrag Nikolic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7th EU-ch |
| Nov 2004 | Zdenko Kozul | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 14th chT-SLO |
| Nov 2003 | Zdenko Kozul | Predrag Nikolic | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-SLO |
| Nov 2002 | Zdenko Kozul | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 12th chT-SLO |
| Nov 2002 | Predrag Nikolic | Zdenko Kozul | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Olympiad-35 |
| Oct 2000 | Zdenko Kozul | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 10th chT-SLO |
| Oct 2000 | Zdenko Kozul | Predrag Nikolic | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-EU 1st 5' |
| Jun 1998 | Zdenko Kozul | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Catalan | 28th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Sep 1996 | Predrag Nikolic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-32 |
| Jan 1993 | Zdenko Kozul | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Vidmar Memorial |
| Jan 1991 | Zdenko Kozul | Predrag Nikolic | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Bled/Rogaska Slatina |
| Nov 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Zdenko Kozul | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Belgrade Investbank |
| Jan 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Zdenko Kozul | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Vidmar Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Predrag Nikolic and Zdenko Kozul?
In 17 recorded games, Predrag Nikolic has 6 wins, Zdenko Kozul has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Predrag Nikolic and Zdenko Kozul played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Dec 2008.
What openings do Predrag Nikolic and Zdenko Kozul play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.