Ilija Jokic FM

FIDE Master Ilija Jokic (aka iilliijjaa)

Ilija Jokic, proudly bearing the esteemed title of FIDE Master, is a formidable force on the chessboard. Known online as iilliijjaa, Ilija has blitzed through over 7,000 games with a remarkable win rate north of 64%, demonstrating not only speed but also strategic prowess.

Rating Journey & Peak

Starting strong in 2013 with a blitz rating around 1400, Ilija's chess journey skyrocketed to a peak blitz rating of 2379 in August 2019, and a rapid rating high of 2144 in late 2021. Consistency is Ilija’s middle name — hovering above 2300 in recent years, proving resilience across seasons.

Playing Style & Strengths

Patience is key for Ilija, averaging over 72 moves per win, a nod to deep strategic play. Ilija’s endgame expertise shines with an 82% endgame frequency—truly a marathoner in the world of chess! With a comeback rate near 81%, Ilija embraces challenges and turns seemingly lost positions into victories like a plot twist in a thriller novel.

White or black? Ilija doesn't discriminate, maintaining a roughly equal win rate around 66% regardless of color. And when things look grim—say, after losing a piece—Ilija keeps calm, winning over 63% of such tense moments. A psychological warrior, Ilija's tilt factor is low, showing focus even when the going gets rough.

Noteworthy Stats & Fun Facts

• Longest Winning Streak: 28 games. Chess opponents, beware!
• Current Winning Streak: 3 games — only getting started.
• Opening mysteries: Excels brilliantly even with unknown openings, boasting a 65%+ win rate, but truly shines with “Top Secret” openings at nearly 73% wins.
• Time savvy: Performs best during midnight hours—just don’t disturb Ilija before the daily chess ritual starts at 00:00.

Recent Triumph

Ilija's latest victory was against DmitryYakovlev in a tense game highlighted by the English Opening, sealing the game by resignation. With a rating advantage (2342 vs 2161), Ilija’s cool-headed pressure forced the opponent into submission in under 45 minutes.

Summary

In short, Ilija Jokic is a chess wizard with a track record of resilience, strategic depth, and nearly supernatural comeback skills. Opponents might think they’re playing chess — but against Ilija, it’s a tactical rollercoaster where every piece counts and every game is an epic saga.