DraganMikicic: The Blitz Maestro with a Tactical Twist
Meet DraganMikicic, a chess player who thrives in the fast-paced world of blitz chess where every second counts and every move can spell triumph or tragedy. Starting from a modest Blitz rating of 1179 in 2020, Dragan soared up to a peak of 2356 by 2023, proving that perseverance and tactical prowess truly pay off.
With over 8,700 blitz games under his belt and a win rate hovering around a respectable 54%, Dragan approaches chess like a seasoned gladiator entering the arena—calculating, daring, yet occasionally mischievous. His favorite openings? Well, let’s just say he keeps his strategies close to the vest with a hefty number of games played under “Unknown Opening” and a secret weapon called “Top Secret”. Good luck cracking that code!
Dragan's tactical awareness is nothing short of exceptional: an impressive comeback rate of 89.3% and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece—not many can claw back from a setback like that. Quite simply, Dragan refuses to give up, embodying the undying spirit of a chess phoenix.
Despite his competitive edge, Dragan is known to occasionally tilt, with a tilt factor of 14. But who doesn’t have their off days? Fortunately, his longest winning streak of 17 games is proof that when he’s on, he’s on fire.
Off the battlefield, Dragan’s rapid chess journey is a quaint tale of fewer but fiercely fought games, boasting a robust win rate above 72% in 2020. His psychological game? Let’s say he takes every defeat personally but bounces back like a champ, with the tenacity of a grandmaster doggedly chasing a queen.
Whether it’s the stroke of noon or the twilight hour, Dragan’s win rate often spikes, with his chess clock rarely quiet at 3 AM—because who needs sleep when you have checkmates to deliver? With an average of 72 moves per win, patience is definitely a virtue in his book, though he prefers to keep the game lively and complex.
In summary, DraganMikicic is a whirlwind of blitz brilliance, tactical wizardry, and cheeky secret openings—a player who embodies both the art and the adrenaline rush of chess.
Remember his name, because in blitz chess, he’s the opponent you’ll both respect and dread!
Hi DraganMikicic!
Great job maintaining an ~2200 blitz rating and scoring a 6-game winning streak before your last session. Below is some personalized feedback based on the most recent games you supplied.
Quick Snapshot
- Best blitz peak: 2356 (2023-05-10)
- Typical playing schedule:
- Performance by weekday:
Your Biggest Strengths
- Strategic understanding of the English/Catalan structure. You handle c4–d4–g3 setups confidently, often steering the game toward favorable pawn breaks (e.g., e4 in your win vs adlg).
- Tactical alertness. Several wins were finished with direct mating attacks (see move 57.Qh4# vs matuszenko, and the precise 54.e6! in the Catalan endgame).
- Endgame technique when on the board. Your conversions with rook + pawn endgames (e.g., vs jonas-simon) show good use of active king and passed pawns.
Recurring Issues & Improvement Tips
| Issue | Example | Action Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Time trouble (3 losses on time in last 6 games) |
Flagged in winning position vs gertelmaste after 52...Rd5; also vs keresone and salihsert976. |
• Adopt a “speed-up” checkpoint (e.g., aim to have ≥60 s before move 20). • Use intuitive moves for familiar positions; rely on increment for calculation. • Practice bullet to train quick pattern recall (but review games afterwards). |
| Sicilian Kan middlegames | Loss vs arieltaiebchess (both sides). Missed thematic ...d5 break & coordination of minor pieces. |
• Study 10 critical model games of the Kan. • Memorize typical piece placements: ...Bb7, ...d6–d5 and queen activity on b6/c7. • Use spaced-repetition flashcards for key ideas. |
| Converting material edge | Up a pawn vs salihsert976 but allowed counterplay and flagged. |
• When ahead, simplify: trade queens or enter a winning endgame. • Apply the principle of two weaknesses—don’t just push one passed pawn. • Review classic endings (Capablanca; Karpov) for conversion patterns. |
Opening Footnotes
• With White you score well in the Reversed Sicilian line (1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Nf3 d6). Keep it, but prepare sidelines like 3…f5 or 3…g6.
• As Black against 1.e4, your Sicilian Kan / Taimanov mix is sound. Add the forcing 6…Qc7 lines to avoid early Bd3 systems that gave trouble.
• Against 1.d4 you use both QGA and Slav. Streamline to one mainline for faster decision-making during the game.
Focused Drill for the Week
- Play 20 blitz games starting each with the position after 1…c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 (Kan). Analyze five randomly chosen games in depth.
- Solve 30 endgame studies featuring rook + passed pawn vs rook.
- Daily 10-minute tactic rush emphasizing clearance and deflection motifs; tag at least one position where the idea of zwischenzug appears.
Illustrative Games
Latest Win – Catalan squeeze
Latest Loss – Time pressure in equal position
Next Steps
Keep polishing your strong positional basis, tighten time management, and you’ll soon break into the 2300-blitz range. Good luck with your training—looking forward to your progress!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ivari60 | 19W / 13L / 1D | View Games |
| RaphaelGilles | 15W / 14L / 1D | View Games |
| dmrl70 | 9W / 11L / 6D | View Games |
| winer1 | 12W / 11L / 3D | View Games |
| aguu33803 | 13W / 10L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2181 | |||
| 2023 | 2191 | |||
| 2022 | 2201 | 1684 | ||
| 2020 | 2111 | 1684 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13W / 6L / 2D | 9W / 12L / 2D | 77.2 |
| 2023 | 855W / 616L / 116D | 784W / 655L / 142D | 72.7 |
| 2022 | 1114W / 788L / 174D | 960W / 861L / 170D | 72.2 |
| 2020 | 408W / 268L / 44D | 341W / 341L / 46D | 73.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation | 495 | 274 | 181 | 40 | 55.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 335 | 175 | 139 | 21 | 52.2% |
| French Defense | 323 | 172 | 122 | 29 | 53.2% |
| Australian Defense | 288 | 145 | 119 | 24 | 50.4% |
| King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation | 283 | 159 | 110 | 14 | 56.2% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation | 233 | 116 | 89 | 28 | 49.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 216 | 111 | 92 | 13 | 51.4% |
| English Opening: King's English Variation, Three Knights System | 200 | 112 | 76 | 12 | 56.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation | 193 | 115 | 66 | 12 | 59.6% |
| English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation | 191 | 108 | 70 | 13 | 56.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Döry Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Catalan Opening: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 1 |