About Luka Budisavljevic
Luka Budisavljevic is a formidable Grandmaster known for his sharp and tactical play, particularly excelling in bullet and blitz formats. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2876 and a bullet peak at 2832, Luka demonstrates sheer dominance and resilience on the board. His solid rapid rating, peaking at 2609, shows versatility across time controls, but it's in the lightning-fast games where he truly shines.
Playing Style & Strength
Luka blends deep endgame knowledge with a penchant for prolonged, tactical battles. Averaging close to 79 moves in wins and losses, his games often unfold into intricate and strategic duels rather than quick knockouts. His impressive comeback rate of over 86% and a 46% success rate after losing a piece underline his fighting spirit — giving new meaning to the phrase "never give up."
Interestingly, his early resignation rate is just about 3%, which means Luka enjoys seeing battles through to their dramatic ends! A lover of complex positions, he frequently pits his opponents against well-studied openings such as the Indian Defense and London System.
Favorite Openings
- Blitz: Indian Defense (with 2.c4 a6), Morphy Gambit in Sicilian Defense, and the London System
- Bullet: Benoni Defense, Queen’s Pawn variations, and Horwitz Defense
- Rapid: London System and Indian Defense variants
Competitive Highlights
- Longest winning streak: 19 games — a streak worthy of a Hollywood thriller!
- Experience against elite opponents including multiple matches against the likes of Jactorres and Raja3401 with a strong overall win record.
- Remarkably high win rates against several opponents, showcasing Luka’s knack for exploiting tiny imbalances.
Personality & Fun Fact
Luka's streaks, both winning and losing, reveal a player who rides the emotional rollercoaster of competitive chess with poise. His tilt factor is relatively low at 14, signaling a calm mind even in the chaos of bullet time controls. And for those wondering when Luka prefers to play? He's most dangerous at 10 AM — proving chess warriors can break morning stereotypes!