Dejan Pikula GM

About Dejan Pikula

Dejan Pikula is a distinguished Grandmaster in the world of chess, recognized for his sharp tactical awareness and impressive blitz performances. With an affinity for rapid gameplay, Dejan has built a reputation as a fierce competitor in fast-paced formats. His style blends strategic insight with a penchant for resilience, evident in his remarkable comeback rates and ability to perform under pressure.

Playing Style & Preferences

Favored for blitz games, Dejan shows a clear preference for dynamic openings and complex positions. His games often feature solid defenses and energetic counterattacks, reflecting his confidence in both early and late phases of the game.

• Preferred Time Control: Blitz
• Known for a long average game length, indicating deep strategic battles
• High win rates with White (66.5%) and Black (62.6%)
• Average first capture on move 8, showing early engagement
• Strong endgame skills, with frequent endgame occurrences

Notable Openings

Dejan excels with several openings, especially those that allow for flexible and creative play. His strongest results come from the Pirc Defense and its variations, as well as the Neo-King's Indian.

• Pirc Defense (75% win rate)
• Pirc: 3.Nc3 e5 and Queenswap variation with nearly 70-73% win rates
• Neo-King's Indian (over 70% wins)
• Queen's Pawn Game: Accelerated London System boasts an impressive 94% success rate

Career Highlights & Records

Dejan has achieved a peak blitz rating of 2700 as of October 2024, placing him among the elite in rapid-thinking chess. His competitive edge is supported by impressive winning streaks and a tactical brain that adapts even after losing crucial pieces.

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2700 (2024-10-31)
• Longest winning streak: 31 games
• Strong comeback rate of nearly 85%
• Over 560 wins in blitz with a healthy win/loss ratio
• Psychological resilience with a tilt factor of 6, showing good mental toughness

Fun Facts

Beyond the chessboard, Dejan could probably give lightning-speed calculators a run for their money. His preferred hour to play is 11:00 AM — maybe he’s fueled by a good morning coffee! And if you challenge him on a Thursday or Tuesday... well, let's just say those are not his best days, so proceed with caution.