Dragisa Blagojevic GM

About Dragisa Blagojevic

Dragisa Blagojevic, also known by the username BlagiD, is a talented chess Grandmaster recognized by FIDE. His preferred battlefield is the fast-paced world of Blitz chess, where he has demonstrated impressive tactical awareness and strategic depth. Known for a style that favors longer endgames and patient maneuvering, Dragisa is a tough competitor whose games often extend into thoughtful, nuanced battles.

Playing Style and Strengths

Dragisa combines a low early resignation rate with a high frequency of endgames, showing his resilience and expertise in closing out games. His average moves per win hover around 72, though games lost tend to be even longer, indicating his fighting spirit. Known for a remarkable comeback ability with a 79% comeback rate, he is feared especially in Blitz for capitalizing even after losing material.

• Strong endgame skills with 76% endgame frequency
• High comeback rate of 79%
• White pieces win rate: 64.1%, Black: 48.65%
• Average first capture on move ~8, indicating cautious early play

Performance Highlights

Dragisa blazed through Blitz competition especially during 2020, peaking at a spectacular 2515 rating in June. His rapid chess debut in 2025 also started undefeated, showing versatility across time controls.

• Peak Blitz rating: 2515 (June 2020)
• Rapid rating: 2009 (January 2025)
• Longest winning streak: 14 games
• Preferred opening with White: d4
• Average game length in games won: approximately 73 moves

Favorite Openings

Dragisa enjoys a diverse opening repertoire, favoring solid and tactical lines that suit his patient style. Some of his top openings in Blitz include:

• Slav Defense (3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 Bf5) – 50% win rate
• Owen Defence (3.Bd3 Nf6) – 50% win rate
• Queen's Pawn structures (including 1...e6 2.c4) – over 65% win rate
• English Opening: Agincourt Defense – reliable with 50% win rate
• Queen's Pawn Game and Modern variations – impressive 100% win rate in selected games

Fun Facts & Rivalries

Dragisa shows strong psychological resilience with a tilt factor of only 4, meaning he rarely lets tough moments rattle him. His best times to strike victories are early in the morning (9 AM!) and evenings around 7-9 PM.

• Most favored day for wins: Monday with nearly 70% success
• Enjoys challenging opponents repeatedly, like levpaukman and parham1397, boasting perfect win records against them
• Prefers Blitz but has an undefeated record so far in Rapid chess

It's safe to say if you face BlagiD on a Monday morning Blitz, prepare for a tough fight — this Grandmaster knows how to bring his A-game when it counts!