Mirjana Medic - Woman Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Also known on the chess battlefield as Krapinek9, Mirjana Medic proudly wears the title of Woman Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE. Her chess journey is a dazzling tapestry woven with sharp tactics, relentless perseverance, and a knack for turning the board into her personal playground.
Chess Career Highlights
Mirjana's blitz rating has catapulted from a modest 1726 in July 2020 to an outstanding peak of 2410 in February 2025 — talk about leveling up! Her rapid peak rating is a formidable 2378, showcasing her versatility across time controls.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for her endurance with an average of 77 moves per win, Mirjana rarely surrenders early, boasting an early resignation rate of a mere 0.69%. Her endgames are battlefield masterpieces, appearing in over 84% of her matches. She plays white like a champion with a 60.4% win rate and blacks with grit at a 52.4% win rate.
Her tactical brilliance includes a remarkable 84.9% comeback rate and excels even when down a piece with a 53.8% win rate after losing material. Mirjana's resilience is rivaled only by her mass of winning streaks, with a longest streak reaching an impressive 15 victories.
Favorite Openings & Repertoire
Mirjana keeps her opponents guessing with a secret weapon simply named "Top Secret", commanding a win rate of 56.45% over nearly 5,000 blitz games! She's also dabbled successfully with classical lines like the Dutch Defense and Queens Gambit variations, some with a perfect 100% win record in smaller sample sizes. A true opening mystery wrapped in an enigma!
Psychological Edge & Timing
With a low tilt factor of 6, Mirjana handles pressure like a Zen master. Her best time of day to play? Around 11:00 AM, when her mind is sharpest and her pieces dance most fearlessly.
Recent Battles
In a recent clash against strongerthanlogic, Mirjana (playing as Krapinek9) gave a clinical display of the Semi-Slav Defense, sealing victory by resignation after relentless pressure. But like any great warrior, sometimes the clock gets the last move — her most recent loss was on time against hightide, proving even champions have those 'oops, where did the clock go?' moments.
Fun Facts
- Has never lost a blitz game to bazigoosh, 100% win rate!
- Loves grinding long endgames – patience is her secret weapon.
- Can beat opponents before you even finish your coffee (especially if you play after 9 AM when her win rates dip — watch out!).
Mirjana Medic continues to enchant the chess world with her strategic brilliance, tactical wizardry, and unyielding spirit. Whether you call her Mirjana or Krapinek9, one thing’s for sure: she’s a force to be reckoned with on 64 squares!