Jovica Jovanovic: The Chess Enigma
Known in chess circles and online as jovicajovanovic8, Jovica Jovanovic is a player who dances with the pieces on the board like a mystery novel written in 64 squares. With a rapid rating rollercoaster peaking at 1340 and a blitz max rating of 1404, Jovica’s journey has been filled with battles, blunders, and brilliance.
Career Highlights and Style
Jovica has played a whopping 2,245 rapid games from 2020 to 2025, compiling nearly an even scoreline of 895 wins and 888 losses, proving that every loss is just a prelude to the next victory. In blitz, the record is shorter but sharper: 6 games with a 66.7% win rate, showcasing that when the clock ticks down, Jovica's tactics kick up.
Interestingly, Jovica has a long-term love affair with a “Top Secret” opening strategy in rapid games, using it in 1859 matches with a respectable 48% win rate. The secret may be out, but who can replicate the flair and unpredictability with which Jovica wields it?
Psychological Fortitude & Tactical Genius
With a come-back rate of 78.64%, Jovica is the embodiment of resilience. The ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat is legendary, boasting a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece – apparently, losing material is just an invitation to outwit the opponent further. A tilt factor of 11 suggests Jovica gets frustrated occasionally, but it’s never game-ending drama.
The Numbers Behind the Moves
- Average moves per win: ~65 (those wins aren’t rushed!)
- White pieces advantage: 51.45% win rate
- Black pieces resilience: 44.91% win rate
- Longest winning streak: 10 games – proof that streaks of genius do exist!
A Man of the Nights and Days
Turns out Jovica is quite the night owl with peak win rates recorded at 22:00 and 23:00 hours, soaring up to 66.67%! Afternoons are steady too, with a tactical peak around 17:00. Whether it’s a Sunday morning or a midweek Wednesday, Jovica’s board remains a battleground of wits.
Opponent Records & Quirks
Jovica has faced some opponents multiple times, with varying success – some opponents have zero wins against him, while others bravely handed him a 100% win rate, proving that every rival is just another puzzle to solve.
Final Checkmate
Jovica Jovanovic is a player who may not yet have reached grandmaster heights, but his tenacity, tactical trickery, and sense of humor (implied by his fearless endeavours) make him a formidable contender in any chess room or online lobby. Each game is a thrilling story, often ending with a grin, a shake of the head, and a thirst for the next match.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| yaffe111 | 5W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| 9nitin | 3W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| dol32 | 5W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| maks198624 | 2W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| memosalah81 | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1101 | |||
| 2024 | 1359 | 1191 | ||
| 2023 | 1140 | |||
| 2022 | 531 | 1129 | ||
| 2021 | 1224 | |||
| 2020 | 1276 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14W / 15L / 1D | 10W / 18L / 2D | 64.8 |
| 2024 | 96W / 93L / 9D | 95W / 91L / 10D | 69.2 |
| 2023 | 228W / 195L / 13D | 193W / 223L / 20D | 66.2 |
| 2022 | 121W / 96L / 10D | 100W / 119L / 7D | 60.6 |
| 2021 | 18W / 15L / 1D | 14W / 21L / 3D | 62.6 |
| 2020 | 6W / 9L / 1D | 9W / 5L / 0D | 68.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1859 | 895 | 888 | 76 | 48.1% |
| Englund Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Modern Defense Standard Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mieses Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense Modern Triangle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening Agincourt Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 3 |