Summary
Ilija Stanojevic (Eleyah) is a FIDE Master, prolific streamer and a force to be reckoned with on fast time controls — especially Bullet. A tactical player who thrives in chaos, Ilija has climbed to elite peaks (including a blistering 2756 peak in Blitz and a 2710 peak in Bullet) while entertaining an audience online with fast, theatrical chess and the occasional dramatic flag.
Career highlights
- Earned the FIDE Master title and established a reputation on online platforms as a streamer and content creator.
- Preferred time control: Bullet — frequent high-level performances and long winning stretches across 2024–2025.
- Notable streak: longest recorded winning streak of 37 games — yes, thirty-seven. The chess gods were smiling.
- Regular opponent pool includes heavy activity versus players like stefan_stojiljkovic — try stefan_stojiljkovic for a taste of the rivalry.
- Interactive chart placeholder for quick reference: and peak marker .
Playing style & tendencies
Ilija blends practical opening preparation with a love of tactical complications. Games tend to be long for online blitz and bullet — he often grinds out complex positions rather than chasing early draws.
- Favours sharp, asymmetrical positions and sudden tactical shots.
- Average decisive game length is high (many games run 70–90 moves), indicating endurance and endgame familiarity.
- Psychological quirk: an elevated early-resignation rate and a noticeable tilt factor — he’s human, after all. Expect passionate streams.
Openings
Ilija’s repertoire is diverse and adapted to the chaos of fast chess. He frequently employs dynamic and sometimes offbeat choices depending on the time control.
- Blitz favorites include: Sicilian lines (Accelerated Dragon and Closed), Czech Defense, Philidor and Caro-Kann.
- Bullet repertoire shows an appetite for gambits and sharp sidelines like the Amar Gambit and Amazon Attack — ideal for sudden wins and blitz tactics.
- Rapid & classical picks lean more solid — Czech, Caro-Kann and Philidor show excellent win rates in longer formats.
- Want to study one of his scrappy bullet battles? Replay sample move sequence: .
Streamer & community presence
Ilija streams regularly, mixing instructive moments with high-energy blitz and bullet marathons. His streams are a mix of serious analysis, banter, and the occasional meltdown — which, frankly, is part of the charm.
- Content style: live bullet queues, opening demos, viewer games and postmortems.
- Community: active rivalries and long-term opponents make the chat lively — see the most-played list for familiar names.
- SEO-friendly taglines often used by fans: "FM bullet maestro", "Ilija live tactics", "blitz endurance champion".
Fun facts & placeholders
- Peak performances are tracked visually here: .
- Peak numeric landmark: .
- Most-played opponents include stefan_stojiljkovic, paymanmoafimadani and mikasinski — long rivalries make for great stream storylines.
- Want to dive into a catalog of games? Use the replay widget above or request a curated set of instructive blitz/bullet games.
Quick contact & next steps
Follow Ilija on whatever streaming platform you prefer, drop into a Bullet game, or ask for an annotated game for study. Expect speed, spectacle, and a healthy dose of chess personality.