vlatko bogdanovski

Vlatko Bogdanovski: The Blitz Maestro (a.k.a. kodi3)

Meet Vlatko Bogdanovski, a formidable force on the 64 squares and a player whose blitz games are as intense as a caffeine-fueled chess rabbit hole. Known online by the username kodi3, Vlatko has battled thousands of opponents, delivering tactical fireworks and occasionally leaving some poor souls wondering if their pieces suddenly forgot how to move.

Career Highlights

A blitz specialist, Vlatko reached a peak rating of 2519 in March 2020, making him a serious threat to anyone daring enough to challenge him in the faster time controls. From humble beginnings with a rating around 1369 in 2017 to mastering his craft and achieving an impressive average rating hovering near 2300 in subsequent years, his chess journey is a classic tale of perseverance, clever calculation, and occasional bouts of chaos.

Playing Style & Statistics

• Win/Loss/Draw Record: Over 4600 blitz games with 2245 wins, 2133 losses, and 289 draws. That’s a lot of adrenaline!
• Longest Winning Streak: 12 games straight — proving that on a good day, it’s almost impossible to stop him.
• Comeback King: An 85.79% comeback rate after losing a piece. Never count kodi3 out!
• Opening Choices: Prefers the mysterious "Unknown Opening" but also dabbles in the "Top Secret" — keeping opponents perpetually guessing.

Psychology & Quirks

Vlatko sometimes tilts, but only about 13% of the time — less than your average weekend blitz player, thankfully. His best time to pounce on opponents? Strange but true: 5 AM, for when the chess gods are most merciful and his mind sharpest. And if a game ends early, expect a resignation — he’s got a graceful way of saying “Well fought, but not this time.”

Recent Drama on the Board

On September 13th, 2020, Vlatko played a brilliant game demonstrating his skill in the Torre Attack. In a showdown climbing tactics and strategy, he forced his opponent to resign in a well-fought battle marked by sharp piece activity and positional savvy. Even when he loses, like in the game against KarolM2 on September 28th, 2020, kodI3 fights fiercely till the very last second — sometimes the game ends abruptly, but never without drama.

Fun Facts

• Average moves per victory? About 76 — he loves a long, thrilling fight.
• Prefers to start games with White — boasting a 51.23% win rate with the white pieces.
• Has a 100% win rate when playing on the magical 5 AM slot, presumably aided by coffee and destiny.

Whether storming through an opening mystery or calmly outmaneuvering opponents in endgames, Vlatko Bogdanovski is a chess adventurer whose blitz battles have entertained, inspired, and occasionally frustrated his competitors across the globe. If you face kodi3 online, be prepared for a rollercoaster ride — and maybe a few lost pawns.

Disclaimer: No pawns were harmed without cause in the making of these games.