Profile
Goran M Todorovic, known to the online chess world as gorato, is a FIDE Grandmaster with a serious soft spot for blitz. While he is more than capable in any time control, his results make it clear that the rapid-fire chaos of blitz is where he truly shines. With thousands of games played and a peak blitz rating of 2744 (2026-08-15), Goran has built a reputation as a dangerous opponent who never lets the clock intimidate him.
Opening Repertoire
As White, Goran almost always reaches for 1.e4, and he has turned the Caro-Kann Defense and the Scandinavian Defense into personal scoring weapons. As Black, he is equally creative, frequently steering games into the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation or answering unusual openings with offbeat setups like the Amazon Attack and the Amar Gambit. His repertoire is practical, aggressive, and perfectly suited for blitz.
Rivalries
Goran's most played opponents list reads like a hall of fame of online grinders. His longest-running battle is with yoam978, a rivalry spanning 74 games of pure tension. Another frequent challenger is Khoa Bui, who has faced Goran 71 times. These repeated clashes have helped shape his tough, no-nonsense approach to time pressure.
Personality and Habits
Goran is a fighter through and through. His comeback rate is remarkably high, and he has a knack for winning even after dropping a piece, which makes him equal parts brilliant and terrifying to face across the board. He scores better with the white pieces, but his black win rate remains solid, especially in the sharpest opening lines.
A few fun facts from his playing history:
- He once rattled off a 15-game winning streak.
- His longest losing streak stopped at 10 games, and he always bounced back stronger.
- His best time of day to play is 5 a.m., suggesting he is either a dawn warrior or a night owl who never sleeps.