Jovan Todorovic IM

Jovan Todorovic - International Master Extraordinaire

Born to bewilder chessboards, Jovan Todorovic is an International Master who wields the queen’s gambit like a seasoned sorcerer of 64 squares. Since making his mark back in 2018, Jovan has become a blitz beast, a rapid raptor, and a daily duel master, typically leaving opponents wondering if they’ve just run into a grandmaster in disguise.

Career and Ratings

From humble beginnings in the blitz ratings near 2300 in 2018, Jovan’s strategic prowess rocketed him past the 2500 mark by late 2024—peaking at a formidable 2532 in blitz. His rapid rating flirted with a peak of 2480, proving that his tactical cunning transcends time controls. Daily chess? No match for his meticulous style and endurance, hitting ratings around 777 (not a typo—just shows a love for variety and fun).

Playing Style

Jovan’s games are like chess thrillers: he averages over 66 moves per win, showing patience and tenacity. His eye for endgames is remarkable, engaging in endgames nearly 79% of the time. Early resignations are few and far between (a humble 0.34%), embodying a fighting spirit that refuses to quit. His win rates shine at 56.68% with white and a respectable 47.17% with black pieces.

Tactical Wizardry and Psychology

With a comeback rate of over 88%, Jovan transforms losing positions into miraculous victories, often turning the tables just when opponents smell blood. His mental fortitude is top-notch, sporting a tilt factor of only 7—proof that he keeps cool even when the kitchen heats up. Interestingly, his best hour to play is apparently 5 AM—either a chess genius or a nocturnal strategist!

Favourite Openings

While much of his opening repertoire is guarded as "Top Secret," Jovan has shown impressive success with the Modern Defense Standard Line (100% win rate) and enjoys the Sicilian Defense Open Classical Variation and Caro Kann Panov Attack with two-thirds victories each. Queens Pawn Chigorin Variation also seems to be a sweet spot, boasting 100% wins in limited games. In short, Jovan is not afraid to mix classical theory with a bit of mystery.

Anecdotes & Recent Feats

Jovan’s recent games tell tales of fierce battles and clutch finishes. Just days ago, he executed a dazzling checkmate in the Modern Defense Standard Line, proving once more that he’s a master both of tactical fireworks and strategic grind. His playing streak includes a superb 10-game winning streak at one point, and although defeats happen, he bounces back quickly, currently cruising on a 4-game winning streak.

Opponents Beware!

Some opponents have found Jovan an unstoppable force, such as "martin_metev" and "sparticus4," both victims of his 100% win rate. Others have tested his limits with mixed results, but the overall record is clear—Jovan leaves very few pieces of his ego on the board after a game.

Fun Fact

If you ever want to catch Jovan at his best, set your chess clock for early morning hours—he prefers to feast on pawns and opponents while the world is still snoozing. Whether opening with secret weapon strategies or grinding long epic endgames, Jovan Todorovic is a chess player who knows how to entertain, conquer, and keep everyone guessing.

Long live the 64 squares... and may your blunders remain mythical!