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Igor Miladinovic GM

Username: DuleMudule

Playing Since: 2016-03-06 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2304
2W / 1L / 1D
Blitz: 2909
3262W / 2929L / 563D
Bullet: 2633
2407W / 2376L / 297D

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.


Coach's Avatar

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 WhiteScoreSuggestion
Trompowsky / A45ExcellentKeep; add 2…e6 sidelines to repertoire.
Anti-Sicilian (2.Be2/3.f4 ideas)MixedConsider main-line 3.d4 to reduce early queen exchanges.
Caro-Kann Exchange−2 on clockBlend 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

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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
Rating by Year2016201720192020202120232024202529091702YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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