Milos Krstic CM

Milos Krstic (aka Krlence) - Candidate Master Extraordinaire

Milos Krstic is not your everyday chess player; they are a Candidate Master recognized by FIDE, wielding their brainpower like a grandmaster wields a queen. Known in the chess circuits as "Krlence," Milos combines analytical prowess with a dash of daring flair—sometimes making moves that leave opponents wondering if they’re facing a tactical genius or just someone who really loves a good gamble.

Rating and Performance Highlights

Over the years, Milos's blitz rating has famously danced around the 1500s and rocketed skyward to an astonishing peak of 2683 in April 2025. It’s clear that whether in rapid, blitz, bullet, or daily chess, they approach every game with relentless drive and a strategic mindset. Their rapid rating peeks at 2000 while bullet reaches a fiery 2359, proving that speed and precision are well within their repertoire.

Chess Style and Strategy

Known for their love of complex openings, Milos has a special fondness for the Scandinavian Defense—particularly the Mieses Kotrc Gubinsky Melts Defense, boasting a respectable 53.64% win rate over 343 games. Their Bishops Opening playstyle is no less formidable with an impressive 57.73% success rate, often catching opponents off-guard in Berlin Defense variations.

Tactical Edge and Psychological Resilience

Krlence is a formidable comeback artist with a comeback rate touching nearly 90%, proving that losing a piece doesn't always mean delivering the victory to the opponent on a silver platter. Their tilt factor? A modest 8—meaning they're cool under pressure, except maybe after a terrible blunder or when their coffee runs out mid-game.

Longevity and Streaks

Milos's longest winning streak is an envy-inducing 18 consecutive victories, while the longest losing streak is a mere 8 games (hey, even the best trip over a rook now and then). Currently, they’re riding a winning streak of 4 games and showing no signs of slowing down.

Memorable Moments

Among their recent victories, Milos performed a spectacular attacking display in the Bishop's Opening against said27032010—ending the game by winning on time with a cunning mix of threats and active piece play. On the flip side, recent losses like the graceful resignation against LanEdNes showcase their sportsmanship and readiness to learn from every encounter.

Fun Facts

• Plays best at 7 AM—so don’t challenge them before their first cup of coffee!
• Loves games that last over 80 moves on average when they win, because who said chess has to be quick?
• Has beaten some opponents with 100% success rate—better watch out if you’re on their “most-played” list!

Whether plotting the next big blitz upset or patiently grinding through a long daily game, Milos Krstic continues to charm and challenge the chess world, proving chess is as much about personality as it is about pieces on the board.