Dusan Lekic (aka dusanako)
Title: International Master (FIDE)
Meet Dusan Lekic, a chess wizard whose pieces dance to the tune of deep strategy and quick wit. Known online as dusanako, Dusan has conquered countless battles across blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily formats with impressive tenacity and skill.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2020, Dusan's blitz rating skyrocketed from just over 2000 up to a staggering peak of 2549 by October 2024—proof that dedication and a stubborn streak pay off. His bullet games are no less spectacular, with a peak rating of 2252 and a win rate above 66% using his "Top Secret" openings—clearly not sharing those secrets anytime soon!
Dusan's playing style is a fascinating mix of endurance and cunning: he relishes the endgame with a high frequency of 77%, showing patience and precision typically reserved for grandmasters. His average winning games stretch over 70 moves, so if you face him, prepare for a marathon rather than a sprint.
His psychological resilience is no joke either—an 81.5% comeback rate means Dusan rarely throws in the towel, even after losing material. If your plan is to rattle him by grabbing a piece, think again; he maintains over a 51% win rate even when disadvantaged.
Fun fact: Dusan’s best time to play is around 3 PM, so readers beware—challenge him then at your own risk!
Recent Games Highlights
- Latest blockbuster victory against dpruess on 2024.10.30: a fierce battle in the Grunfeld Defense Exchange Variation that ended with Dusan winning on time—a testament to his relentless pressure and clock management.
- Known for crafting complex positional play and tactical storms, his record includes a 21-game winning streak—talk about getting on a roll!
- Although even the best occasionally stumble, Dusan’s longest losing streak is a humble 8 games, which only sharpens his competitive edge.
Whether blitzing opponents in seconds or grinding out victories in marathon matches, Dusan Lekic is a force to be reckoned with in the chess world. Keep an eye on this International Master—he’s plotting his next surprise attack right now!
"Chess isn’t just a game; it’s my playground and battlefield, often simultaneously."
Hi Dusan, here is your personalised feedback
What you are already doing well
- Dynamic piece play. Your wins frequently feature active rooks on the 7th rank (17.Rc7!!, 22.Rxd7!).
- Tactical awareness. You spot deflections and back-rank tricks quickly, often deciding games in one shot.
- Practical clock use. In 3 + 2 you keep >1 min almost to the end, letting the increment do the work for you.
- Broad opening repertoire. With White you switch smoothly between 1.d4 and 1.c4; as Black you handle both …g6 (Grünfeld set-ups) and …e5 (Budapest/Tango).
Recurring problems to address
- Early pawn loosening. …h6/…h5 or …f6 in the opening (see 18…h5 & 23…f5 vs. Lather42) often left holes that opponents exploited.
- Space-disadvantage structures. Against the Jobava-London/Tromp you twice allowed c4-c5 and Nb5, ending up cramped (A45 losses vs. D3rm0chelys).
- Technical conversion. The Budapest Gambit loss vs. pirannha shows that winning rook-and-pawn positions still slip after one or two “quiet” inaccuracies.
- Move-order traps. In the Tango game 8.Nb1? cost a piece immediately. A little anti-trap homework will save you free points.
4-week action plan
- Replay one annotated model game per day in the Grünfeld Exchange and QGD where Black holds the centre.
- Endgame drill: 50 rook-and-pawn studies focusing on the outside passed-pawn theme.
- Write a “pawn-push checklist” (king safety • squares weakened • new target?) and consult it before any pawn move before move 20.
- Sparring: ten training games from the position after 5…Nh5?! in the Bf4-systems; test at least two different defensive set-ups.
- After every session clip the critical position, store it as a flashcard and verbalise the correct plan in one sentence.
Quick reference
- Peak blitz rating: 2549 (2024-10-30)
- Win-rate by day:
- Hourly performance:
- Opponent to revisit: D3rm0chelys – analyse the three-game mini-match and repair the opening line.
Annotated highlight
Critical tactical sequence from your best recent win:
Note how activity (rooks on the 7th) and pawn breaks (e4-e5) combined to overload Black’s pieces – keep nurturing this style!
Stay disciplined with the checklist above and 2600+ will be within reach. Good luck and enjoy the grind!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| jeffreysding | 10W / 8L / 6D | View Games |
| Zvonko Stanojoski | 3W / 9L / 2D | View Games |
| dinchy | 2W / 1L / 10D | View Games |
| youupsetagremlin | 7W / 3L / 3D | View Games |
| Sinisa S Popov | 8W / 1L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2459 | |||
| 2024 | 2502 | |||
| 2023 | 2419 | |||
| 2022 | 2268 | |||
| 2021 | 2097 | 2366 | 2061 | 1697 |
| 2020 | 1992 | 2359 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1W / 3L / 1D | 1W / 3L / 1D | 76.2 |
| 2024 | 29W / 22L / 11D | 30W / 24L / 7D | 85.1 |
| 2023 | 33W / 21L / 8D | 32W / 25L / 7D | 70.9 |
| 2022 | 10W / 13L / 5D | 17W / 8L / 6D | 70.1 |
| 2021 | 48W / 17L / 19D | 45W / 32L / 17D | 71.9 |
| 2020 | 151W / 91L / 18D | 151W / 92L / 17D | 71.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 31 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 61.3% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 24 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Scotch Game | 23 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 56.5% |
| Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation | 23 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 52.2% |
| Döry Defense | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 61.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Benko Gambit | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 40.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 42.9% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 64.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 53.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| QGA: 4.e3 e6 5.Bxc4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Indian Defense: Schnepper Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57.1% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Döry Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Indian Defense: Anti-Queen's Indian System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz Defense, Semi-Duras Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 21 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 1 |