About Hrvoje Stevic
Hrvoje Stevic is a Grandmaster known for rapid and aggressive play in blitz chess. Possessing a sharp tactical eye and an impressive track record, Hrvoje combines deep opening preparation with psychological resilience to torment opponents on the board.
Playing Style & Strengths
Hrvoje prefers the fast-paced excitement of blitz chess, showing a remarkable comeback rate of 87.1% and never one to resign early. His games tend to be long and fiercely contested, averaging nearly 75 moves in wins and over 83 in losses.
- Average first capture around move 6.5, indicating early skirmishes
- White win rate: 54.75%, Black win rate: 47.57%
- Highly proficient in the endgame, featuring in over 81% of his games
- Best playing hour is around 16:00, where his win rate surges to 75%
Notable Achievements
- Peak blitz rating of 2802 achieved on March 3, 2020 2802 (2020-03-03)
- Strong record in rapid games as well, with a peak of 2000 in March 2025
- Long winning streak of 9 games and currently on a 2-game winning streak
Favorite Openings
Hrvoje is known for his versatile opening repertoire, often surprising opponents with less common setups:
- Spanish: Fianchetto, 4.O-O – his specialty with an 85.71% win rate over 7 games
- Queen's Pawn: London System – consistent play with nearly 43% wins
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation – a balanced approach, winning about 33% against tough defenses
- Caro-Kann Defense – tested in 13 games with real battle experience
Rivalries & Opponents
Hrvoje has faced many skilled opponents multiple times. Some of his frequent sparring partners include:
- caminator2000 (20 games)
- alleyooper (17 games)
- jjosu (17 games)
- sumopork (15 games)
Hrvoje maintains strong winning performances against many notable usernames, showcasing his competitive edge.
Fun Facts
- Never gives up! His one-sided loss rate is under 1% — talk about stubbornness.
- Has a win rate of 100% against equals in rating — clearly knows how to seize the moment.
- Maintains an unusual 0% win rate on Thursdays but soars on Sundays with 100% wins. Perhaps Thursdays are for rest!
- Prefers the adrenaline rush of blitz but doesn't shy from rapid time controls either.