Igor Vujačić - Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Igor Vujačić, known in chess circles by the username garfield_pg, is a formidable Candidate Master recognized by FIDE, proudly wearing his CM title as a badge of honor. With a rich and rollercoaster career in bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily chess, Igor is the kind of player who turns the chessboard into a battlefield of wit, nerve, and occasionally, unexpected sacrifices that leave opponents scratching their heads.
Rating Highlights & Style
- Peak Bullet rating: 2555 (Dec 2020)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2657 (Oct 2023)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2354 (Jun 2023)
- Peak Daily rating: 2033 (Mar 2025)
Igor’s style could be described as a cocktail of patience, tactical awareness, and stubborn resilience. He’s famous for his comebacks with an impressive 83% comeback rate after losing a piece — talk about turning lemons into lemonade! His endgame frequency is high, showing a fondness for grinding out wins even when the position looks bleak. Average moves in wins hover near 81 — patience is a virtue, and Igor has loads of it.
Opening Repertoire - The Sicilian Maestro
When the clock starts ticking, Igor often dives headlong into the complexity of the Sicilian Defense, especially the O’Kelly Normal System which boasts him a solid winning rate over 51% in bullet games. He also enjoys dancing around the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit and King's Fianchetto Opening, injecting creativity into his games. Prepare for both strategic cunning and tactical fireworks!
Notable Skills & Quirks
- Never quits: With a low early resignation rate of just 1.82%, Igor fights till the end.
- Psychological warrior: Despite a tilt factor of 24 (hey, who doesn’t get frustrated?), he tends to perform best around 10 AM — prime time for crushing dreams and pawns alike.
- Versatile competitor: From bullet to daily chess, he adapts his style, showing a strong win rate especially when facing lower-rated opponents.
Recent Battles
Igor’s recent games are a treasure trove of high-paced tactical duels and solid endgames. For example, in a swift bullet battle on June 3, 2025, he clinched a victory with an insightful checkmate against a 2350-rated opponent by transforming positional pressure into an unstoppable assault. Not to mention mastering the English Opening Agincourt Defense or swarming opponents under the Sicilian's watchful eyes.
Fun Facts
Legend has it that Igor’s username, garfield_pg, pays homage both to his love of classic cartoons and his patient, methodical grind reminiscent of everyone's favorite lasagna-loving cat. And yes, sometimes he wins games as fast as Garfield devours dinner!
Whether facing a blitz storm or a slow daily duel, Igor Vujačić remains a player to watch, combining his tactical ninja skills with a tenacity worthy of a chess gladiator. May his rooks always be active, and his opponents forever perplexed!