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Nenad Vlasic FM

Username: botelu

Location: Požega

Playing Since: 2016-11-06 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Blitz: 2033
11177W / 12006L / 1578D

Nenad Vlasic - The FIDE Master with a Blitz Obsession

Meet Nenad Vlasic, a FIDE Master who thrives in the fast-paced world of blitz chess. With a peak blitz rating hovering around the 2200s in recent years, Nenad is a force to be reckoned with on the clock.

Nenad's blitz journey is a rollercoaster of epic battles — boasting over 10,000 wins, a similar number of losses, and a good tally of draws. Their longest winning streak? An impressive 11 games, which proves Nenad doesn't just play fast, but fierce.

Opponents beware! Nenad's record shows some serious slayings (and a few pesky losses) — from blitz marathons with frequent foes like "yairka" and "sylebasha," to maintaining a 100% win rate against challenging rivals like "boedus" and "vdvishwa." But like any true chess warrior, there are some that got away, with 0% win rates against a few others.

Nenad's playing style is all about endurance and precision: they don’t give up early (only resign about 23% of games prematurely), and they are fishers of comebacks with an 83.6% comeback rate. Endgames are Nenad’s playground, appearing in over 74% of their games. Plus, Nenad wastes no moves in victories, often closing with around 66 moves – enough drama and tactics to keep spectators glued to the board!

Psychologically, Nenad has a tilt factor of 15 – which is just “light annoyance” territory – but let’s face it, who doesn’t get a little riled up when blitz clocks tick down? Their remarkable ability to win after losing a piece (100% win rate here!) shows grit and tactical wizardry.

Whether it’s the saucy midday hours or those late-night bouts, Nenad’s win rates float in the mid-40s, showing consistency that’s no accident. White pieces bring a slight edge (47.75%), though black is far from a pushover (42.4%). And if you absolutely must catch Nenad off guard, try facing them early morning or near midnight – those are the hours they seem slightly less invincible.

Off the board, Nenad is probably the player who chuckles at the chaos of blitz, endlessly chasing that next thrilling game. With a username like botelu in some circles, he blends the serious art of chess with a bit of quirky charm.

Keep an eye on Nenad Vlasic – a master who blurs lines between rapid-fire tactics and steadfast strategy, and who proves every day that the storm of blitz is where legends come alive.


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Constructive Feedback for Nenad Vlasic

Quick Stats

  • Peak Blitz rating: 2230 (2019-01-26)
  • Peak Rapid rating:

Performance Snapshot

Your overall graph shows a healthy upward trend, with win-rate spikes during late-evening sessions (

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Typical openings:

  • White – English (1.c4) transposing to Reversed Sicilian structures.
  • Black – Hyper-Accelerated Dragon & Smith-Morra Declined set-ups.

What You Do Well

  1. Dynamic piece activity. You rarely leave pieces idle; e.g. 15.Nd5! in your win vs Badong59 seized the initiative immediately.
  2. Tactical alertness. Ideas such as 26.Rxe7!! (same game) were spotted in seconds—evidence of sharp calculation skills.
  3. Opening variety. Alternating between positional English lines and sharp Sicilians keeps opponents off balance.

Primary Growth Areas

  1. Pawn-structure discipline. In several losses early pawn storms (…a5/…a4 or …g6 before development) left lasting weaknesses. Ask, “What will this pawn control in 5 moves?” before pushing.
  2. Dark-square safety. The defeat vs BobaFFT ended with Ne7#. Earlier …Kh8 or …h6 would have neutralised Qg5 threats. Study Fianchetto-King Attacks to improve pattern recognition.
  3. Conversion technique. With material edge you sometimes allow counter-play (e.g. 30…Qc6? in your time-win vs MaximilianSchaum). Practise converting extra pawns in rook endings.
  4. Clock management. You often reach move 25 below one minute. Aim to keep ≥3:30 after your first 15 moves in 5-minute games; rehearse openings to reduce think-time.

Illustrative Moment

Recent setback (Black) vs . After 21.c4 you played 21…Nxe4? and the game collapsed.


Try instead 21…Rae8! reinforcing the e-pawn, completing development, and holding the extra pawn.

Opening Recommendations

  • Vs Smith-Morra. Prefer the solid line 3…d3 4…d6 5…Nf6 followed by …e6 and …Be7, postponing …g6 until the centre is closed.
  • With White. Add the ambitious Mikenas Attack (1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3) to avoid predictable …Bb4 setups.

Two-Week Training Plan

DayFocusGoal
Mon / Wed / Fri30 min themed tactics
(back-rank & dark squares)
Score ≥80 %
Tue / Thu15 min rook-and-pawn endingsFlawless technique vs engine
WeekendPlay 10 rapid games, annotate 2 deeplySubmit for coach review

Progress Tracking

Keep an eye on daily performance swings here:

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Final Thoughts

You are hovering around the 2000-point plateau—strong play! Smoothing defensive reflexes and managing time will open the door to 2100+. Stay consistent with the plan, and enjoy the climb.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Donny Gray 1W / 3L / 0D
zoomzap 0W / 1L / 0D
milomir4 1W / 0L / 0D
per3013 1W / 0L / 0D
victorflame711 1W / 0L / 0D
bijay_777 1W / 0L / 0D
gorkycat 1W / 1L / 0D
code-enjoy 0W / 0L / 1D
lesthergui 1W / 0L / 0D
philotrader22 1W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
yairka 9W / 21L / 4D
sylebasha 10W / 13L / 2D
ardito1 11W / 10L / 3D
ayriq 12W / 8L / 2D
dimi2004 8W / 12L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1991
2024 1964
2023 2074
2022 2023
2021 2016
2020 2006
2019 2002
2016 2012
Rating by Year2016201920202021202220232024202520741964YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 734W / 685L / 63D 610W / 762L / 108D 69.4
2024 1065W / 1058L / 107D 934W / 1149L / 146D 67.6
2023 785W / 726L / 95D 639W / 832L / 123D 69.3
2022 764W / 743L / 120D 654W / 829L / 109D 70.5
2021 847W / 869L / 126D 792W / 935L / 123D 69.4
2020 1098W / 1034L / 141D 982W / 1159L / 156D 69.4
2019 647W / 598L / 79D 616W / 629L / 86D 71.2
2016 6W / 0L / 1D 5W / 2L / 0D 78.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 2973 1297 1497 179 43.6%
English Opening 1630 777 776 77 47.7%
English Opening: King's English Variation 1029 491 487 51 47.7%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 1001 491 449 61 49.0%
Benko Gambit 950 411 477 62 43.3%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 933 425 449 59 45.5%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 750 326 367 57 43.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 729 345 351 33 47.3%
Sicilian Defense 716 294 373 49 41.1%
English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense 663 334 297 32 50.4%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 15 1