Igor Miladinovic - The Grandmaster with a Knack for Top Secret Openings
Igor Miladinovic, known online as DuleMudule, is a FIDE-titled Grandmaster whose chess journey reads like a thrilling saga of tactical brilliance, rapid reflexes, and a touch of mystery – after all, his favorite opening is literally called "Top Secret"!
About the Player
With a peak Blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2972 in October 2019 and a Bullet peak nearing the 3000 mark at 2988 in early 2021, Igor is a formidable speed demon on the digital chess battlefield. His Rapid rating peaked solidly at 2545 in 2017, showcasing his adaptability across formats.
Style & Statistics
Igor's style might be described as patient endurance mixed with explosive tactical awareness. He tends to play long games, averaging nearly 78 moves per win. When things look grim, his comeback rate is a remarkable 88%, proving he's not one to surrender easily. He rarely resigns early, showing a fighting spirit that few can match.
A chess gladiator in virtual arenas, Igor holds an enviable blitz win rate above 50%, with over 2300 wins, proving he thrives under the blazing clock pressure. Bullet battles are no different; with 2407 wins and a fierce fighting spirit, he’s a whirlwind at the keyboard.
Opening the Mysteries
What’s in the “Top Secret” opening? Igor has employed it in thousands of games, winning just over half of them in Blitz and showing a trusty 47% success in Bullet. He’s also dabbled in classics like the Trompowsky Attack and the Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack, keeping opponents guessing and scratching their heads at his next move.
Psychological and Temporal Edge
Igor’s best mental hours seem to be the late afternoon. At 5 PM, his win rates cross the 52% threshold – perhaps fueled by a strong coffee or the perfect nap timing. His tilt factor is manageable (12 out of 100), so while he gets annoyed like any mortal, he quickly regains composure – a vital skill in the high-pressure chess world.
Notable Recent Battle
Just recently, DuleMudule clinched a neat victory against PyrihRoman using the Trompowsky Attack in May 2025, forcing his opponent into resignation with a brilliant sequence of precise moves. It was a reminder that Igor’s playstyle blends strategic subtlety with sudden bursts of aggression – a recipe for thrilling chess theatre.
The Rivalries & Fans
Igor has faced many opponents multiple times, with some rivals pushing his limits more than others. His toughest matchups include the likes of scarymelodies, sanan_sjugirov, and vladdobrov. But no matter the outcome, Igor remains a fan favorite on chess platforms – a grandmaster who commands respect and entertains with every game.
In Summary
Igor Miladinovic is the definition of a modern chess warrior: skilled, strategic, and relentless. Whether it's bullet, blitz, or rapid, he dives into the fray, armed with a witty grin and a “Top Secret” playbook. Just remember, behind that username DuleMudule, there’s a Grandmaster who’s ready to treat every chessboard like a battlefield – with style, grit, and maybe a little humor.
Hi Igor, here’s a performance review based on your latest blitz & bullet sessions
What you’re doing well
- Initiative-oriented openings. You score heavily with the Trompowsky (1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5) and early g/h-pawn storms in the Pirc/French. These lines suit your tactical style and regularly create mating attacks (see 34.Qh6# against chessdragon7161).
- Sharp tactical vision. Combinations such as 18…Nxf4! in the Rossolimo win material quickly. Your opponents often collapse before move 25.
- Practical endgame conversion. In the 73-move squeeze versus PyrihRoman you nursed an extra pawn and queened smoothly—excellent rook-endgame technique.
- Consistent rating climb. Your current peak is 2972 (2019-10-15). Keep that momentum!
Key areas to tighten up
- Clock management. Three recent losses (Pilopa, tusplingher, devilgoingtocry) were on time with winning or equal positions. Aim to keep >15 seconds entering any queenless ending.
• Drill 1-minute “spot-the-mate” puzzles to speed calculation.
• Play occasional 3|2 games; the increment forces you to move before reaching single digits. - Over-extension in winning positions. Example: vs TrainerDejan (QGD Exchange). After 18.Bh7+ you already have pressure; the ambitious 19.e4? dropped two pawns. When ahead on space, switch to consolidation moves (doubling rooks, king safety) instead of further pawn breaks.
- Pawn-structure discipline. The recurring …b5/…b4 in QGD and your own g4–g5 pushes leave weak squares. Study classic models of fixed pawn chains to appreciate when to hit versus sit.
- Prophylaxis. Before launching tactics, ask “What does my opponent want?” In the loss to devilgoingtocry you ignored 17…Qh3!—a one-move mate threat. Build the habit of a quick blunder-check at each move (especially when queens are on the board).
Opening snapshot
| As White | Score | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Trompowsky / A45 | Excellent | Keep; add 2…e6 sidelines to repertoire. |
| Anti-Sicilian (2.Be2/3.f4 ideas) | Mixed | Consider main-line 3.d4 to reduce early queen exchanges. |
| Caro-Kann Exchange | −2 on clock | Blend in 4.Nd2 lines to avoid symmetrical pawn structures. |
Action plan for the next two weeks
- Daily 15-minute endgame session: rook + pawn vs rook, Lucena & Philidor.
- Play 20 games of 3|2 focusing solely on time usage; annotate any game where you fall below 5 seconds before move 30.
- Review 5 master games where the side with space advantage restricted counterplay instead of attacking. Pay special attention to the concept of Zugzwang.
- Create a “safe move” checklist (king, loose pieces, opponent threats) and verbalize it every turn for at least 10 blitz games.
Your performance rhythm
Keep the tactical sharpness, add a layer of strategic patience, and the next jump beyond 2850 blitz is within reach. Good luck!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nikita Meshkovs | 10W / 9L / 2D | |
| Dafny2005 | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| Dusty-Kid | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| Bharath Subramaniyam.H Harishankkar | 5W / 11L / 1D | |
| mudinoss | 4W / 0L / 1D | |
| Bobur Sattarov | 9W / 0L / 0D | |
| sausau2010 | 4W / 2L / 2D | |
| Xhoniue | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| f1_and_chess | 3W / 1L / 0D | |
| norabbit_noproblem | 1W / 1L / 1D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| scarymelodies | 94W / 89L / 9D | |
| Sanan Sjugirov | 29W / 46L / 11D | |
| Vladimir Dobrov | 40W / 41L / 5D | |
| rnhs | 38W / 45L / 1D | |
| Aman Hambleton | 28W / 54L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2633 | 2909 | ||
| 2024 | 2658 | 2847 | 2304 | |
| 2023 | 2609 | 2838 | ||
| 2021 | 2883 | 2673 | ||
| 2020 | 2690 | |||
| 2019 | 2703 | 2796 | 2545 | |
| 2017 | 2509 | 2575 | 2545 | |
| 2016 | 1702 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 508W / 521L / 101D | 443W / 584L / 103D | 86.0 |
| 2024 | 405W / 430L / 54D | 378W / 452L / 59D | 81.3 |
| 2023 | 588W / 415L / 76D | 557W / 439L / 76D | 82.5 |
| 2021 | 39W / 11L / 7D | 34W / 13L / 7D | 70.3 |
| 2020 | 27W / 5L / 7D | 25W / 6L / 6D | 72.9 |
| 2019 | 1331W / 1156L / 159D | 1194W / 1246L / 199D | 85.6 |
| 2017 | 78W / 13L / 5D | 65W / 21L / 6D | 76.2 |
| 2016 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 2W / 0L / 0D | 62.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1295 | 658 | 540 | 97 | 50.8% |
| Amazon Attack | 728 | 371 | 309 | 48 | 51.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 548 | 239 | 265 | 44 | 43.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 371 | 186 | 144 | 41 | 50.1% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 331 | 186 | 116 | 29 | 56.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 267 | 105 | 141 | 21 | 39.3% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 220 | 108 | 98 | 14 | 49.1% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 209 | 105 | 83 | 21 | 50.2% |
| Slav Defense | 179 | 106 | 63 | 10 | 59.2% |
| Czech Defense | 130 | 68 | 45 | 17 | 52.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 548 | 262 | 258 | 28 | 47.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 509 | 220 | 256 | 33 | 43.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 448 | 225 | 190 | 33 | 50.2% |
| Barnes Defense | 291 | 135 | 144 | 12 | 46.4% |
| Australian Defense | 270 | 113 | 144 | 13 | 41.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 256 | 104 | 137 | 15 | 40.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 225 | 104 | 107 | 14 | 46.2% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 192 | 91 | 89 | 12 | 47.4% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 191 | 96 | 81 | 14 | 50.3% |
| Czech Defense | 159 | 75 | 73 | 11 | 47.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 36 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 5 |