Grandmaster Goran A Kosanovic
Known online as KosanovicGoran, Goran A Kosanovic is a chess force to be reckoned with. Awarded the prestigious Grandmaster title by FIDE, Goran’s chess prowess is no joke — except when it is, because who says a grandmaster can’t have a bit of fun with the 64 squares?
Bursting onto the blitz scene with a fiery rise starting around 2014, Goran quickly evolved from a promising candidate to dominating many opponents with a peak blitz rating flirting just shy of 2700 in mid-2023. Clearly, when the clock ticks down, Goran thrives, boasting an impressive blitz win rate of over 60%, powered by a tactical awareness that would make even the slyest fox envious.
Rated at his bullet best with a swooping 2361, and showing steady growth in rapid games too (hello, 2345 peak!), KosanovicGoran proves he’s equally comfortable in all time controls — though many speculate his real magic lies in blitz battles where every blink counts.
Style: The Chess Whisperer
Goran’s playing style is an intriguing cocktail of patience and aggression. Averaging nearly 70 moves per win and a careful endgame specialist (almost 77% frequency!), he knows when to strike and when to hold. His early resignation rate is delightfully low (about 5%), showing a fighting spirit that refuses to surrender easily.
Not one to throw in the towel, Goran has a strong 77% comeback rate after losing material — the kind of resilience that turns nail-biting games into triumphs. Whether clawing back from a losing position or swiftly dispatching an opponent, this Grandmaster keeps the adrenaline pumping.
Stats & Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 16 games — a stellar run of dominance!
- Blitz records: 386 wins, 212 losses, and 39 draws across over 600 games.
- Favorite time to play: Early mornings around 7:00am — when the brain is fresh, the coffee's strong, and the opponents haven’t yet woken up.
- Wins like a ninja: Goran has an impressive success rate against numerous frequent opponents including a 100% win rate against many challengers — watch out!
Recent Battles
Goran’s recent games read like a chess thriller. For example, on April 15th, 2025, playing the Smith-Morra Gambit with white pieces, he swooped to victory against ChappieChess5 by winning on time in a tense endgame full of strategic pawn pushes and timely queen maneuvers. His tactical awareness ensured no mercy was shown.
However, even grandmasters have off days. Notably, Goran lost a hard-fought match in the French Defense Advance Nimzowitsch System on the same day — a reminder that chess is humbling, unpredictable, and that every defeat is just fuel for a triumphant comeback.
Whether it's blitz blazes or rapid raids, Goran A Kosanovic plays with the heart of a warrior and the mind of a chess whisperer — a grandmaster in every sense, and occasionally, the king of time trouble drama.