About Zdenko Kozul
Zdenko Kozul is a celebrated chess Grandmaster known for his dynamic and strategic approach to the game. Renowned on the blitz battlefield, Kozul has thrilled fans with his rapid-fire moves and tactical prowess. His games often showcase a blend of deep preparation and creative flair, especially shining in time-pressure situations.
Chess Career Highlights
- Title: Grandmaster
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2884 (July 2024)
- Preferred Time Control: Blitz
- Extensive experience with over 13,000 wins and more than 16,000 games lost in blitz, reflecting relentless competitive spirit.
- Known for a remarkable comeback rate of nearly 88%, proving resilience against adversity.
Playing Style
Kozul's style is characterized by:
- Early resignation rate is impressively low at 0.62%, showing his fighting spirit.
- Long and complex endgames, with an average of around 79 moves per game, indicating his endurance and strategic depth.
- Strong tactical awareness, boasting a 40.6% win rate after losing a piece and an 87.79% comeback rate.
- Preferred openings include Queen's Gambit Declined, Catalan Opening, Sicilian Defense variations, and the King's Indian Defense.
- Wins slightly more often with White pieces (~44.21%) than Black (~39.88%), but still formidable regardless of color.
Notable Opponents & Records
Zdenko Kozul has battled a wide range of opponents in online chess play, enjoying significant success against many, such as:
- Honestgirl (239 games) with a tough but competitive record.
- Want2lose (214 games), showing his readiness to face persistent rivals.
- Stollenmonster and Sumopork among frequent competitors.
He is known for maintaining spirited fights and interesting games against numerous challengers, ranging from newcomers to seasoned players.
Fun Facts
- Zdenko’s blitz skills are so sharp that his longest winning streak reached an astonishing 28 games!
- He is also noted for his psychological resilience, with a tilt factor of merely 14, proving he can keep calm under pressure.
- Oddly enough, his best time to perform is 5:00 AM — a true early bird blitz master!