Davorin Kuljasevic GM

About Davorin Kuljasevic

Davorin Kuljasevic is a formidable Grandmaster known for dazzling performances especially in blitz chess. With a peak blitz rating soaring up to 2777 in 2021, Davorin has shown remarkable tactical awareness and stamina on the board.

Playing Style

Davorin has a penchant for longer battles, with an average of over 80 moves per win and 92 moves per loss in blitz games, proving resilience and endurance. His endgame frequency is impressively high at nearly 90%, showcasing his skill in converting advantages or salvaging tough positions.

He demonstrates a strong comeback ability with a fascinating 89.77% comeback rate, and when losing material, he maintains a respectable 55.83% win rate after such setbacks. The grandmaster is known to be calm and calculated, rarely resigning early and keeping the fight alive until the end.

Opening Repertoire & Performance

• Indian Defence, Knights Variation: 40.91% win rate over 22 blitz games
• Ruy Lopez: Closed, Chigorin Defense: This opening yields one of his highest success rates at 62.5% across 8 games
• Queen's Gambit Declined & Variants: Solid performance in the Neo-Indian and Three Knights variations with win rates around 40-57%
• Semi-Slav Defense: A preferred weapon with a strong 60% win rate
• King's Indian Variations: Mixed results, showing a strategic approach with room to grow

Davorin loves starting games with d4, using classical and hypermodern defenses, demonstrating his versatile and well-rounded opening arsenal.

Notable Records & Rivalries

Over many blitz clashes, Davorin has built fascinating rivalries. Here are some interesting records from his toughest and most frequent opponents:

• Against marcus_harvey: Played 20 games with a near-even scoreline (7 wins, 8 losses, 5 draws)
• Dominant record against noliferis556 and cstevens1 with 57-60% win rates
• Perfect 100% win rate against several opponents including bondhu23, tudoranton, nihalsarin, and many others

Psychological & Performance Insights

Davorin tends to perform best around noon and in the mornings, posting perfect or near-perfect win rates during several hours of the day. His tilt factor is quite low, signaling strong mental fortitude in competitive play.

Interestingly, Davorin wins more often when playing with the black pieces (58.17%) compared to white (56.49%), indicating a solid defensive and counter-attacking ability.

Trivia & Fun Facts

• Davorin's longest winning streak in blitz stands at an impressive 8 consecutive victories.
• He has a knack for closing games via resignation victories, accounting for nearly two-thirds of his wins.
• His blitz games average around 78 to 91 moves, making his matches quite the marathon rather than sprints.

Whether outmaneuvering opponents in sharp openings or outlasting them in complex endgames, Grandmaster Davorin Kuljasevic always keeps chess fans entertained and on their toes!