Dragan Miljkovic

Dragan Miljkovic (aka DraganTivat)

Meet Dragan Miljkovic, a fierce tactician on the 64 squares and a connoisseur of the Scandinavian Defense. Known online as DraganTivat, he’s a player who doesn't just move pieces — he carefully orchestrates speedy strikes and calculated defenses with a flair that sometimes tangles his opponents more than their own watch timers.

A Rating Rollercoaster

Dragan’s chess journey has been nothing short of a thrilling epic saga. At his peak, he soared to a Bullet rating of 870 in July 2023, and achieved a rapid-fire rating of 1266 in October 2021. His Daily rating proudly sits at a solid 1200 as of 2025, proving he's got stamina for the long haul even when playing against those who painstakingly ponder each move.

Combat Style and Statistics

With a win record that curls around 405 wins in Bullet games and clinching 315 victories in Blitz, Dragan certainly thrives in the heat of the moment. He’s a resilient fighter too, with a comeback rate north of 81%, which basically means if you think you’ve won, think again—he might just turn things around when you least expect it.

Early resignations? Only about 4.4% but don't mistake that for surrender—Dragan knows when to cut losses and when to roll the dice for a comeback. His average game lengths hover around 60 moves, which strikes a good balance between deep strategy and tactical fireworks.

Favorite Openings

The Scandinavian Defense is Dragan’s playground, boasting a respectable 53.57% win rate. Mix in a dash of the highly cinematic Alekhine’s Defense (a sharp 61.76% win rate under his care), and you get a player who loves shaking things up and dragging opponents into less-charted territories. Whether it’s the Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation or the Center Game Accepted Normal Variation, Dragan's opening repertoire is as unpredictable as a knight’s dance.

The Psychological Edge

Dragan’s tilt factor sits at a modest 9, so while he rarely loses his cool, opponents have spotted the occasional moments when the clock becomes an enemy more fearsome than the queen. Interestingly, his best time to strike seems to be the late, quiet hours around 1 AM, when the rest of the world dreams and Dragan dreams up checkmate combinations.

Some Memorable Moves

One of his most recent victories was a time-squeezing triumph using the Pirc Defense, where he forced his opponent into resignation after a tense battle of wits and quick thinking. However, he’s not invincible; even Dragan has been checkmated by the cunning “shoma_grandmaster”—proof that the chess gods enjoy a bit of drama.

In Closing

Whether it’s rapid-fire blitz or the longer daily games, DraganTivat continues to carve his path with patience and peppered unpredictability. His journey reminds us all that chess isn’t just about rating numbers but about passion, persistence, and occasionally having the guts to play that risky move just because it looks cool.

Next time you face off against DraganTivat, watch out—your king may not survive the night!