Milan Franic (aka Ferkonja)
Milan Franic is no ordinary chess player – he's a blitz wizard with a penchant for bold openings and a long list of games played. Known by the username Ferkonja, Milan's chess journey is a rollercoaster of wins, losses, and epic comebacks, garnished with a bit of humor and a serious dedication to the 64 squares.
Rating and Career Highlights
Starting with a modest blitz rating of around 1393 in late 2010, Milan's upward trajectory has been impressive, peaking at a whopping 2545 in May 2025. His bullet and rapid ratings hint that while he’s a beast in blitz, bullet is more of a charming side hobby with a peak rating of 1278, and rapid sneakily hitting 2111 at his best.
Milan's blitz games are nothing short of a marathon—not for the faint-hearted—with over 6,042 wins against 4,955 losses and a healthy dose of draws sprinkled in. With an average game length close to 74 moves when he wins, it's clear he likes to think things through—because in Milan’s words, "who said blitz is just speed chess? It's an endurance test."
Playing Style & Psychological Profile
His playing style suggests a love for deep and strategic battles rather than quick-fire gambits. Milan exhibits remarkable endgame frequency (81%), which means he often drags his opponents into the trenches of the late game, hoping to outmaneuver them in those tense final moments.
Not only does he have a strong comeback rate of 78%, but his psychological tilt factor is a mere 11, assuring fans that he keeps his cool under pressure. Fun fact: his best time to play is at 2 AM—the witching hour when chess magic really happens.
Favorite Openings
Milan is a fan of classic yet sharp lines. His top choice is the Queen’s Pawn Opening Levitsky Attack, with an impressive 56% win rate in blitz over more than 1,200 games. The Trompowsky Attack also features heavily, showing off his preference for offbeat, cunning systems where he can outwit opponents early.
His openings are solid but risky—showing Milan’s willingness to dance on the edge between safety and daring tactics. It’s no surprise that he’s worked his way into many victories by making his opponents ponder, sweat, and occasionally surrender.
Memorable Matches
One of Milan's recent gems includes a win against RussianPapaya, where he masterfully executed a French Defense Winawer Advance Petrosian Variation, forcing his opponent to resign. Fans can catch the thrilling details of the game here.
But hey, every hero has their kryptonite. Milan’s recent loss came at the hands of BoardBard13 in a Nimzo Indian Defense battle. Even the best slip, but that just makes his triumphs sweeter.
In Conclusion
In the world of fast-paced chess, Milan Franic —aka Ferkonja— is a mix of endurance, tactical cunning, and late-night brilliance. His ratings may soar and dip, but his spirit to outplay, outthink, and outlast remains undefeated. Just don't catch him playing before his 2 AM prime time, unless you're ready for a blitz storm.