Rafael A Vaganian vs Predrag Nikolic
GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)
Rafael A Vaganian and Predrag Nikolic have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 1984 and the most recent in Nov 2006. Vaganian leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaganian with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Nikolic with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vaganian | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Predrag Nikolic | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Venaco Open |
| Nov 2001 | Predrag Nikolic | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Bundesliga 2001-02 |
| Aug 1997 | Predrag Nikolic | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Lost Boys Open |
| Jan 1996 | Predrag Nikolic | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Yerevan |
| Jan 1991 | Predrag Nikolic | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bled/Rogaska Slatina |
| Aug 1989 | Rafael A Vaganian | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | World Cup |
| Mar 1989 | Rafael A Vaganian | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | World Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd WchT |
| Jan 1987 | Rafael A Vaganian | Predrag Nikolic | 0-1 | English Opening | 30th Reggio Emilia-A 8788 |
| Jan 1987 | Rafael A Vaganian | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Leningrad |
| Jan 1987 | Predrag Nikolic | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Sarajevo |
| Sep 1985 | Rafael A Vaganian | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Naestved Nimzowitsch Memorial |
| Nov 1984 | Rafael A Vaganian | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Olympiad-26 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rafael A Vaganian and Predrag Nikolic?
In 14 recorded games, Rafael A Vaganian has 3 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Rafael A Vaganian and Predrag Nikolic played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 1984 to Nov 2006.
What openings do Rafael A Vaganian and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.