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.
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 (
).Typical openings:
- White – English (1.c4) transposing to Reversed Sicilian structures.
- Black – Hyper-Accelerated Dragon & Smith-Morra Declined set-ups.
What You Do Well
- Dynamic piece activity. You rarely leave pieces idle; e.g. 15.Nd5! in your win vs Badong59 seized the initiative immediately.
- Tactical alertness. Ideas such as 26.Rxe7!! (same game) were spotted in seconds—evidence of sharp calculation skills.
- Opening variety. Alternating between positional English lines and sharp Sicilians keeps opponents off balance.
Primary Growth Areas
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
| Day | Focus | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Mon / Wed / Fri | 30 min themed tactics (back-rank & dark squares) | Score ≥80 % |
| Tue / Thu | 15 min rook-and-pawn endings | Flawless technique vs engine |
| Weekend | Play 10 rapid games, annotate 2 deeply | Submit for coach review |
Progress Tracking
Keep an eye on daily performance swings here:
.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 |
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 |