Dragan Solak GM

About Dragan Solak

Dragan Solak is a formidable Grandmaster who shines brightest in Blitz chess. Known for his lightning-fast play and relentless pursuit of victory, Dragan has dazzled the online chess world with impressive peak ratings: a stunning 2941 in Blitz and a blistering 2769 in Bullet, achieved in the prime years around 2018 and 2019.

Playing Style

Dragan's style is a blend of tactical prowess and psychological resilience. With an outstanding Comeback Rate of over 90%, he never goes down without a fight. His average games often stretch beyond 85 moves, indicating patience and deep endgame skills. Despite being prone to resigning early only 0.88% of the time, his games are packed with fierce battles and critical moments.

Opening Preferences

Dragan leans toward solid yet dynamic openings, tailoring his choices to the time control:

• In Bullet: The resilient Caro-Kann Defense has produced a remarkable 72.73% win rate for him, along with a strong showing in the Hungarian Opening.
• In Blitz: He favors the Caro-Kann Defense and the classic Sicilian: Closed with win rates above 50%, complemented by the strategic Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense.
• In Rapid: A mix of tactical and flexible openings like the Sicilian: Kan and Pirc with moderate success showcases his versatility.

Career Highlights & Streaks

• Achieved a peak Blitz rating of 2941 in August 2019 — almost chess god level!
• Longest winning streak: an impressive 18 games; current winning streak is a promising 6.
• Known for bouncing back quickly, his "tilt factor" is quite low at 11, meaning he keeps his cool even when the chess gods frown upon him.

Notable Records Against Opponents

Dragan has a wealth of experience battling numerous players. Here are some head-to-head highlights:

• Dominant against letswin2 with a win rate of nearly 67% over 378 games.
• Strong rivalry with copaamericano boasting 70.24% wins across 252 encounters.
• Fairly balanced yet competitive with tough opponents like hikaru, holding a respectable 11.76% win rate, proving he’s not afraid of giants.

Playing Schedule & Peak Performance Time

He prefers his battles during daylight, with peak winning chances between 2 PM and 6 PM, and an exceptional 80% win rate around 8 AM — proving that sometimes the early bird really does catch the chess worm.

Fun Fact

Dragan’s blitz games can last just as long as a leisurely dinner party, with an average decisive game lasting about 90 moves — plenty of time to enjoy a coffee or plot a brilliant checkmate!