Overview
Milan Dobrijevic, known online as ElenGajger, is a FIDE Candidate Master whose chess identity is built on volume, fighting spirit, and a deep affection for open Sicilian structures. His Blitz rating has climbed as high as 2713 (2026-09-11), and he has played tens of thousands of rated games, making him one of the most active improvers on the platform.
Playing Style
Dobrijevic is an e4 player through and through. As White he opens with 1.e4 in nearly every game, steering opponents into the Sicilian Defense, the Caro-Kann Defense, and the Italian Game. As Black he favors the Modern Defense's Pterodactyl Variation and the Accelerated Dragon, showing a taste for flexible, counterattacking setups.
His style is resourceful rather than flawless. He posts a remarkable comeback rate of 88.44% and wins 48.68% of games even after losing a piece, which suggests he never stops hunting for chances. Games tend to go deep, with wins averaging over 76 moves, and his endgame frequency of 80.57% confirms he is comfortable grinding into the later stages.
Results and Rivalries
The Blitz leaderboard is where Dobrijevic lives. He has crossed 2700 in Blitz and maintains a strong winning record against several regular opponents. Against serbia_belgrade he holds a commanding Nemanja Martic edge, winning 24 of their 37 meetings. The one rival who gives him trouble is Steve Berger, who leads their 56 game series 30 to 23.
- Longest winning streak: 15 games
- Longest losing streak: 10 games
- Most common checking piece: Rook
- Best time of day: 02:00
Growth
Dobrijevic's rating journey shows steady, stubborn improvement. From a 962 floor in April 2018 he climbed past 2200, then 2400, and eventually broke through to 2713 in September 2026. His preparation depth has grown each year, from a median prep depth of 4 in 2018 to 8 by 2026, evidence of a player who learns from every marathon.