The Online Iron Man
Igor Saric, better known to the internet as igor0073, is a FIDE Master with an appetite for online chess that borders on the heroic. While his profile might insist that Rapid is his preferred time control, his 26,000 rated bullet and blitz games tell a different, wonderfully caffeine-fueled story.
Speed Chess Marathons
From late 2020 to 2026, Saric built one of the most active accounts in the arena. His Blitz rating climbed from around 1943 to a peak of 2717 (2026-06-18), with a spike that made matchmaking algorithms nervous. The chart below shows the climb:
His Bullet trajectory was just as dramatic, reaching 2590 (2024-11-30) in late 2024. In rapid, Saric actually plays like someone who esteems his clock: 28 wins, 3 losses,and 2 draws, for a strength-adjusted win rate near 85.7%.
Opening Repertoire
Saric is a creature of habit. His first move is overwhelmingly e4,and his black repertoire is built on the French Defense and Scandinavian Defense. He also handles the Caro-Kann Defense with quiet confidence,and when he wants chaos he drifts into the Sicilian Defense or returns to an occasional Italian Game.
Familiar Foes
With so many games, Saric has developed genuine rivalries. His most frequent dance partner is Khoa Bui, who has faced him 60 times. He also has a stubborn score to settle with Dr. Norbert Barth,and TrashyDude has enjoyed more than afew victories at his expense. In online chess, that counts as friendship.
By the Numbers
- Blitz peak: 2717 (2026-06-18)
- Bullet peak: 2590 (2024-11-30)
- Rapid peak: 2197 (2026-06-28)
- Longest winning streak: 15 games
- Longest losing streak: 13 games
- Games analyzed: 26,560
- Best time of day: 03:00, which explains a lote
Fighting Spirit
Saric rarely resigns early,and he drags games into endgames roughly 85% of the time. His comeback rate is 82.3%, meaning he has rescued plenty of lost positions. Even after losing a piece, he still wins about 46.4% of his games. His white and black win rates are 50.2% and 47.1%, respectively, which in a 26,000-game sample is impressively steady.
Final Assessment
Igor Saric is the kind of player who makes online chess ladders feel like a 24-hour gym. He grinds, he rematches, he somehow wins more than he loses despite the volume. If you meet him at 3AM, bring your best French Defense and a good internet connection.