Overview — jovanzivic10
jovanzivic10 is a seasoned online chess player known for marathon games, a taste for tactical fireworks, and a particular fondness for Bullet chess. Active since the early 2010s, this player blends stubborn endgame play with quick, razor-sharp instincts — the kind that make opponents wonder whether they’re facing a grandmaster or a caffeinated raccoon.
- Preferred time control: Bullet (fast, furious, and finger-friendly).
- Plays thousands of Blitz games and a very active Bullet slate in recent seasons.
- Often opens with d4 and favors systems like the London, but will happily mix in French and less orthodox defenses.
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Playing Style & Strengths
Expect long battles and gritty defense. jovanzivic10 is an endgame grinder who often drags games into late phases and converts small advantages with patience. Average decisive games run well past the 70-move mark — this is not a mouse-mover’s profile.
- Endgame frequency: very high (reaches endgames in the vast majority of games).
- Average moves per win: ≈81 — long, thoughtful wins are common.
- White is a touch stronger (over 53% win rate with White); Black is solid and resourceful.
- Psychology: prefers late-night duels (peak performance around 02:00), with notable resilience (strong comeback rate).
Favorite Openings & Repertoire
While jovanzivic10 experiments, some systems are almost signature plays — especially the London System (with a spicy Poisoned Pawn twist) and several French lines. In Bullet, these lines often yield quick tactical chances or straightforward strategic play depending on the opponent.
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — huge experience and many games; a go-to for uncomfortable, tactical middlegames. London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
- French Defense (Classical & Advance variations) — used to steer opponents into closed, maneuvering fights.
- East Indian and Dőry Defense appear regularly as flexible replies.
- Curious about an example mini-game? Try this short illustrative sequence: .
Performance Highlights & Trends
jovanzivic10 has demonstrated strong consistency over many seasons, with powerful streaks and a knack for late-night wins. Below are notable career traits and memorable runs (presented without a ratings-only section — the story is in the results).
- Longest winning streak: 22 games — a period of near-mythical momentum.
- Longest losing streak: 13 games — even the best have rough patches.
- Current streak (recent): on a short losing run — every champion reloads.
- Time-of-day edge: impressive WinRate spikes at midnight–02:00; if you want to beat them, avoid late-night blitz marathons.
- For a visual of the Blitz trajectory over time: .
Frequent Opponents & Rivalries
Rivalries make the best stories. jovanzivic10 has a handful of recurring adversaries — part nemesis, part study partner.
- Most-played opponents: cruz29, pacerisimus, jgradstein, pajen, knyaz13.
- Close head-to-heads: vs. pacerisimus (very tight series), vs. cruz29 (dozens of games, many decisive).
- Check a profile placeholder for one regular rival: cruz29.
Streaks, Quirks & Fun Facts
Because chess bios need personality:
- Nickname suggestion: “The Midnight Grinder” (unofficial, but fitting).
- Has an uncanny comeback rate — often wins after being materially worse.
- Tilt factor exists (like everyone) — but tends to rebound after short breaks.
- Preparation depth is solid (median prep often between 5–7 moves), so surprises are usually earned.
Want to Study jovanzivic10?
For students and fans: study long endgames, the London Poisoned Pawn ideas, and tactical sequences that arise out of seemingly quiet positions. Use the sample PGN above to jumpstart your analysis board, and explore recurring opponents to learn typical plans.
- Study tip: review games played in late hours — decision-making patterns change by time of day.
- Analytics placeholder: 2376 (2025-09-02) — a quick reference to a peak moment in Blitz play.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| cruz29 | 22W / 18L / 8D | View Games |
| pacerisimus | 23W / 22L / 3D | View Games |
| jgradstein | 18W / 18L / 7D | View Games |
| Knyaz13 | 18W / 17L / 4D | View Games |
| pajen | 16W / 18L / 5D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1964 | 2376 | ||
| 2024 | 1740 | 2233 | ||
| 2023 | 1794 | 2278 | ||
| 2022 | 1855 | 2240 | 1476 | |
| 2021 | 2316 | |||
| 2020 | 2272 | 1286 | ||
| 2019 | 2226 | |||
| 2018 | 2186 | |||
| 2017 | 2197 | |||
| 2016 | 2175 | |||
| 2015 | 2060 | |||
| 2014 | 912 | 2058 | ||
| 2013 | 1946 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76W / 48L / 10D | 62W / 63L / 8D | 80.3 |
| 2024 | 521W / 375L / 126D | 469W / 463L / 83D | 85.6 |
| 2023 | 880W / 627L / 204D | 765W / 805L / 151D | 85.4 |
| 2022 | 1137W / 784L / 247D | 961W / 1019L / 203D | 85.7 |
| 2021 | 1195W / 875L / 283D | 1054W / 1048L / 221D | 86.7 |
| 2020 | 322W / 212L / 68D | 258W / 288L / 54D | 88.7 |
| 2019 | 707W / 502L / 143D | 606W / 625L / 128D | 85.0 |
| 2018 | 1323W / 882L / 249D | 1058W / 1180L / 181D | 84.0 |
| 2017 | 1226W / 834L / 222D | 1002W / 1105L / 207D | 86.3 |
| 2016 | 980W / 711L / 171D | 819W / 902L / 152D | 86.7 |
| 2015 | 781W / 527L / 138D | 608W / 707L / 115D | 87.1 |
| 2014 | 678W / 358L / 94D | 614W / 490L / 59D | 84.1 |
| 2013 | 453W / 189L / 51D | 376W / 259L / 51D | 87.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 9265 | 4879 | 3351 | 1035 | 52.7% |
| East Indian Defense | 3533 | 1931 | 1225 | 377 | 54.7% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 2929 | 1349 | 1370 | 210 | 46.1% |
| Döry Defense | 2580 | 1340 | 984 | 256 | 51.9% |
| French Defense | 2108 | 963 | 987 | 158 | 45.7% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 1705 | 813 | 712 | 180 | 47.7% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 1499 | 742 | 651 | 106 | 49.5% |
| Australian Defense | 1492 | 804 | 570 | 118 | 53.9% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 1455 | 611 | 691 | 153 | 42.0% |
| French Defense: Guimard Variation, Thunderbunny Variation | 1256 | 556 | 601 | 99 | 44.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 72 | 43 | 23 | 6 | 59.7% |
| Australian Defense | 23 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 43.5% |
| Döry Defense | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 68.8% |
| French Defense | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 62.5% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 13 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 15.4% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 41.7% |
| East Indian Defense | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense: Guimard Variation, Thunderbunny Variation | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: 4.Bg5 Be7 5.cxd5 Nxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 22 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 4 |