Boban Bogosavljevic GM

About Boban Bogosavljevic

Boban Bogosavljevic is a distinguished Grandmaster with a commanding presence on the chessboard. Known for his sharp tactical awareness and steady endgame prowess, Boban has mastered the rapid time control, demonstrating a skillful blend of speed and precision. His games often showcase a deep understanding of classical openings combined with a readiness to surprise opponents.

Playing Style & Strengths

Boban's style is a testament to patience and endurance; he plays lengthy, strategic battles with an average of around 75 moves per game. His solid endgame technique and high comeback rate (over 81%) make him a formidable opponent, often turning precarious situations into victories. A master of both queen's pawn openings and the Reti systems, he adapts his tactics to outwit opponents without losing sight of long-term strategy.

• Preferred time control: Rapid
• Strongest phase: Endgames (seen in nearly 77% of games)
• Psychological edge: Low tilt factor and excellent comeback skill
• Win rate with White: 55.3%, Black: 52.1%

Opening Repertoire Highlights

Boban favors classical and flexible openings, often steering into lines where strategic understanding shines:

• Queen's Pawn Game including Accelerated London System
• English Opening, specializing in Anglo-Indian Defense with King's Indian Formations
• Reti Opening and Nimzowitsch-Larsen variations
• Sicilian Defense with a penchant for the Closed and Rossolimo (Canal-Sokolsky) Attack

He boasts a high win rate (over 68%) in English openings and shows fierce resilience in less common systems.

Competitive Record & Achievements

Boban's competitive record is impressive, reflecting his Grandmaster caliber:

• Peak blitz rating: 2860 (April 2019)
• Peak bullet rating: 2831 (February 2021)
• Peak rapid rating: 2392 (September 2022)
• Longest winning streak: 28 games — a spectacular run showing his dominance
• Battle-tested with over 2,000 bullet wins and a bullet win rate above 51%

His tactical prowess is further highlighted by 239 wins via checkmate, proving he's not just about strategy but also delivering striking finishes.

Memorable Traits

Boban's chess is a thrilling watch — he rarely resigns prematurely, fights hard to capture advantages, and is comfortable with both quick tactical skirmishes and drawn-out strategic scrambles. His peak performances often come in the early morning hours (notably at 7:00 AM!) when most players are still stretching. Ready to face challenging opponents, Boban balances grace under pressure with a hint of creative unpredictability, making each match a memorable battle.