Nikola Sedlak GM

About Nikola Sedlak

Nikola Sedlak is a formidable chess Grandmaster with a penchant for rapid and blitz time controls. Known for his tactical awareness and strong endgame skills, Nikola has showcased impressive resilience, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 93% after losing material. His chess style blends strategic depth with a flair for fighting back even when the odds are against him.

Career Highlights

• Title: Grandmaster (FIDE)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2609 (August 2020)
• Peak Blitz Rating: 2852 (November 2023)
• Preferred time control: Blitz
• Longest winning streak: 4 games
• Known for a tactical style with an average of 73 moves per win, showing great perseverance in long encounters

Playing Style & Strengths

Nikola is a player who enjoys complex battles and is not afraid to resign early sometimes, with an early resignation rate of 32%. He frequently reaches endgames, appearing in over 66% of his games. His average move until the first capture is about the 8th move, indicating a thoughtful opening phase.

His winning percentages are quite balanced playing both White (40%) and Black (40.74%), but he thrives especially in blitz, where his rating peaks and quick tactical decisions shine.

Opening Preferences

Across rapid games, Nikola prefers strategic openings such as the Queen's Pawn Games and Indian Defenses, often employing variations like the Keres Defence and Knights Variation. His blitz choices include the Old Indian Defense and Trompowsky Attack, showing versatility and readiness to surprise opponents.

• Queen's Pawn: Keres Defence
• Indian Defence: Knights Variation
• Reti: King's Indian Attack (KIA)
• Blitz favorites: Old Indian, Trompowsky, French Defense Alekhine-Chatard Attack

Performance & Rivalries

Nikola has played extensively against players such as krstulov_alex, with 67 games resulting in a balanced fight (24 wins, 28 losses, 15 draws). He maintains an impressive win rate over many opponents and maintains an iron grip on his best comeback ability, winning nearly half of his games even after losing a piece.

Fun Facts

• Best time to challenge Nikola? Late night around 23:00, when his win rate hits 100%.
• He’s battled through 8-game losing streaks but never lost his fighting spirit.
• His games can be real marathons: winning games average over 73 moves, so bring your chess stamina!