Viswanathan Anand vs Predrag Nikolic
GM Viswanathan Anand (2739) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)
Viswanathan Anand and Predrag Nikolic have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Nov 2004. Anand leads 15 wins to 1, with 6 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Anand | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand with White | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Nikolic with White | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Anand | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Anand | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A39 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bundesliga 2004-05 |
| Feb 2004 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bundesliga 2003-04 |
| Mar 2000 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 09th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2000 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 09th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2000 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Corus |
| Mar 1999 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 08th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 1999 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 08th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 1998 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 07th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 1998 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Catalan | 07th Amber Blindfold |
| Dec 1997 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 1997 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Feb 1997 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 14th Linares |
| Jan 1997 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 06th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 1997 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Amber Blindfold 06th |
| Jan 1996 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 05th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 1996 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | English Opening | Amber Blindfold 05th |
| Nov 1995 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Nov 1995 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1995 | Viswanathan Anand | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Amber Blindfold 04th |
| Jan 1995 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 04th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 1994 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Munich Intel Express Blitz '5 |
| Jan 1989 | Predrag Nikolic | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Hoogovens |
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What is the head-to-head score between Viswanathan Anand and Predrag Nikolic?
In 22 recorded games, Viswanathan Anand has 15 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Viswanathan Anand and Predrag Nikolic played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Nov 2004.
What openings do Viswanathan Anand and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.