Boban Nikolic - The FIDE Master with a Bullet Storm
Meet Boban Nikolic, famously known online as emtinik, a chess warrior with the prestigious title of FIDE Master. If chess were a video game, Boban would be the speedrunner smashing through bullet time controls with style and precision.
Rating and Style
Boban's bullet rating peaked impressively at 2331 in 2022, with blitz hitting an even more dazzling 2405 in 2023. Rapid format? A solid performer with a max rating just north of 2000. His average moves per win hover around a marathon-worthy 70 moves, showing he's not just quick but also strategic.
Known for a remarkably low early resignation rate (less than 1%), Boban fights on even in the toughest spots and has an astonishing 88% comeback rate after setbacks. When Boban loses a piece, you'd better believe he'll win afterwards — his post-piece-loss win rate is a perfect 100%! Clearly, giving up material is just part of the plan.
The Streaks and Records
With a longest winning streak of 46 games, Boban's opponents must often wonder if Friday the 13th got postponed. His overall bullet win rate rests around 60%, blitz is even better at over 71%, and rapid — well, Boban’s got that above 72%, proving adaptability across formats.
Psychological Edge and Routine
Boban’s psychological resilience shines with a surprisingly low tilt factor of 8 (he might even get annoyed if a pawn sneezes), and a serious advantage when switching from casual to rated play with a nearly 62% win boost. Plus, his peak performance hours are 3 PM and midnight - perhaps his coffee kicks in just right, or he taps into some nocturnal brute chess powers.
Favorite Opponents & Openings
Boban tends to dominate the Top Secret opening (no spoilers here!), playing it nearly 9,000 times in bullet with an impressive almost 60% win rate. Some opponents have it worse than others, with a solid 100% win rate over many, and a few mysteriously back away with 0% success against him - no one's figured out how to crack his chess code yet.
Fun Fact
Boban’s win rate on Saturdays and Sundays peaks near 65%, suggesting weekend warrior mode switches on automatically. Opponents beware: this FM is the king of weekend blitz and bullet blitzkrieg! Even his losses seem reluctant, with an incredibly low one-sided loss rate of just over 1%, proving Boban fights till the literal last rook falls.
In short, Boban Nikolic isn’t just playing chess — he’s orchestrating a tactical symphony with a bit of speed-metal flair. Whether blazing through bullet or plotting long-term in rapid, he's a force that makes pawns tremble and kings run for cover.