Jovica Pandur: The Underdog with a Secret Opening
Meet Jovica Pandur, a chess player whose rating history reads like an epic saga of perseverance and mystery. Known by the clandestine moniker elva955 in some circles, Jovica’s games are shrouded in secrecy—literally—since their favorite opening is aptly labeled "Top Secret" and played over 1,000 times in Rapid chess alone!
In 2025, Jovica's Rapid rating danced between highs of 1028 and lows as dramatic as 230, ending the year around a respectable 441. This rollercoaster reflects a player who thrives on resilience, fighting through 1,015 Rapid games with almost as many losses (483) as wins (457), and a respectable 75 draws. If patience and grit won trophies, Jovica would be a grandmaster already.
Bullet chess seems less Jovica’s playground with just 2 games played and a tough time to shine (rating stuck around 100), while Blitz shows glimpses of brilliance with a max rating of 687. Daily chess has been tried once, proving Jovica's appetite for all game formats but focus clearly remains on Rapid battles.
When it comes to winning streaks, Jovica once sparked an impressive 11-win run, and is currently on a modest but promising 2-game streak. Their tactical tenacity is highlighted by a comeback rate of 61% and a jaw-dropping perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—clearly no small potatoes when adversity strikes.
Playing style? Jovica enjoys the endgame phase, spending nearly half their games there, proving to be patient and strategic. With an early resignation rate of about 13%, they’re the kind who rarely gives up without a fight. Black pieces or white, Jovica is nearly equally deadly, with a marginally better performance when playing Black.
Psychologically, Jovica has a tilt factor of 11%—not immune to frustration, but a fighter nonetheless. And did we mention their midnight-hour chess prowess? When the real world sleeps, Jovica's win rate peaks at 100% around 4 AM—raising suspicions about secret night training rituals or maybe just a love for nocturnal battles.
Opponents beware: Jovica has handed perfect 100% defeat records to a sizable list of challengers, while still keeping frequent foes on their toes with mixed results. The mix of secretive openings, tactical grit, and night owl tendencies make Jovica Pandur a memorable character on the chess battlefield — the epitome of fun, mystery, and relentless dedication to the royal game.
