Ivan Zivkovic Chess Biography and FIDE Master Profile
Ivan Zivkovic, online as fidezivkovic, is a FIDE Master whose profile mixes over the board ambition with the sharper tempo of online chess. The display name carries a solid, formal ring, while the account suggests a player who is also comfortable with quick clocks, sharp tactics, and fast decision making.
- Display name: Ivan Zivkovic
- Username: fidezivkovic
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: bullet chess
Playing Style: Fast, Practical, and Tactically Alert
The overall picture is that of a practical player who prefers to keep the position alive, find the active move, and let the opponent create a weakness. The style works well in fast play, where clean technique and calm timing can be more valuable than a long theoretical memory.
- Early captures appear before the middlegame fully opens.
- Queen and rook checks are frequent tools.
- Games often continue into the endgame, where practical chances remain.
- Recovery from a deficit is common, which gives opponents something to watch.
Opening Repertoire and Tactical Fingerprint
The repertoire reads as flexible and positionally grounded, with a clear preference for openings that can become dynamic without becoming chaotic. The Sicilian Defense is a major thread, especially in closed and accelerated forms. The Modern Defense and the Bogo-Indian Defense also stand out as recurring options, suggesting a player who is comfortable delaying commitment and steering the game into familiar tension.
- Solid and flexible choices: Sicilian Defense, Modern Defense, Bogo-Indian Defense
- Practical black options: Caro-Kann Defense, Dory Defense, Scandinavian Defense
- White play often favors open lines, early activity, and direct piece play
Opening tendencies can be reviewed with the chart below.
Online Chess Rivals and Community Footprint
On the online ladder, Ivan Zivkovic has met a range of strong regular opponents. One of the most repeated encounters is with Dejan Joveljic, a rival who has produced a long and competitive body of games. Other frequent names in the record include Percutiendo and rednaxxx, which helps explain the depth and consistency of the profile.
- Repeated play against strong opponents supports steady improvement.
- The account history spans several active periods, including a long run of fast game experience.
- The preferred bullet setting adds a fast chess flavor to an already solid repertoire.