Zoran Majerić IM

Zoran Majerić

International Master (IM) – The Cunning Strategist of the 64 Squares

Zoran Majerić, known in the chess world by the username fuderercro, carries the distinguished title of International Master bestowed by FIDE. A talented tactician and resilient competitor, Zoran is a player who has faced the battlefield of blitz, rapid, and bullet chess with a mix of strategic brilliance and entertaining flair.

About the Player

With a peak blitz rating soaring at a remarkable 2379 in June 2020 and a rapid peak of 2252 earlier that same year, Zoran has consistently pushed the boundaries of his skill. And while bullet chess might be a bit more “blitzkrieg” than “classical,” he still managed a peak score of 2209 back in 2016—no mere flash in the pan, but a fiery speedster nonetheless.

Playing Style & Personality

Zoran’s style could be described as a strategic rollercoaster ride with a generous dash of elbow grease and psychological warfare. His games tend to be long, with an average of ~65 moves per win, proving he's not afraid to drag battles into the endgame trenches where his tactical awareness shines. Notably, he loves the smell of stale-mate in the morning, and his early resignation rate rounds up to nearly 25%—even grandmasters have *those* days.

When Zoran loses a piece, don’t count him out just yet! His impressive 51.98% win rate after losing material and an 80% comeback rate make him a true phoenix rising from the ashes. However, we all have our limits: an unlucky tilt factor of 23 means even Zoran has moments when the chess gods shake their heads at him. But hey, that just makes the victories even sweeter!

Favorite Settings & Opponents

He seems to prefer firing off games around dawn, with his "best time of day to play" clocking in at 6:00 AM—early bird catches the mate! Zoran’s record shows a slight favoring of playing with the white pieces, posting a 49.25% win rate as White compared to 47.28% as Black.

Facing familiar foes, Zoran battles often with the likes of bharathravikumar (37 games) and ryansmith_1234 (14 games), showcasing sportsmanship and fierce rivalry in equal measure.

Opening Repertoire Highlights

• Sicilian Defense Wing Abrahams Variation: 13 games with almost a 46% win rate.
• French Defense Kings Indian Attack: A favorite with an above 54% success.
• Caro Kann Defense Breyer Variation: A solid pick boasting a confident 60% win rate in blitz.
• Top Secret Opening? Well, let's just say Zoran likes to keep his enemies guessing with over 11,600 blitz games in his mysterious "Top Secret" opening arsenal.

Noteworthy Battles

Chess.com logs reveal thrilling finishes with Zoran winning spectacular checkmates — from ruthless tactical strikes to positional masterpieces. His most recent victories were hard-fought and sharp, showing his ability to maneuver through complex middlegame positions and finish the job with precision.

Interesting Trivia

• Zoran has endured a losing streak stretching to 23 games, but that never diminished his fighting spirit.
• His longest winning streak impressively reached 12 games, reminding everyone why chess is a game of ups and downs.
• When time controls accelerate, his blitz record of over 5,700 wins and rapid skirmishes showcase his adaptability and commitment to the game.

Whether plotting secretive opening traps or engaging in gritty endgame scrambles, Zoran Majerić plays with passion, wit, and a pinch of humor - the kind of chess warrior who makes spectators smile even as his opponents despair.

“If at first you don’t succeed, try a gambit” – Zoran Majerić