Tomislav Bodrozic IM

Tomislav Bodrozic (Larrave) - International Master

Meet Tomislav Bodrozic, better known in the chess circles as Larrave, an International Master who has danced with kings and queens across the 64 squares with remarkable style and strategic flair.

Tomislav’s journey in the world of chess is nothing short of impressive. With a peak blitz rating of 2562 in May 2021, a bullet peak rating soaring to 2421, and a rapid max rating nudging up to 2098, this player has mastered various time controls with robustness and speed.

Despite the serious title, Tomislav shows a playful spirit. This player has secured long winning streaks (a cool 22 wins in a row!) but also endured tough moments with a losing streak capped at 14 games. Hey, even the best fall sometimes—just to get up stronger!

Playing Style & Strengths

• Psychological resilience: Tomislav boasts an 82.35% comeback rate—losing a piece? No big deal, Larrave has a knack for turning the tables.
• Endgame aficionado: The endgame frequency rests at 80.36%, proving patience and precision are his allies.
• Long games, deep thinking: Averaging about 75 moves for both wins and losses, this player battles in long, gritty encounters rather than rush decisions.
• Smart early resignations: If it's hopeless, Tomislav knows when to save energy—resignation rate is a mere 0.75.

Notable Opening Mastery

In rapid games, the Petrov's Defense Steinitz Attack Center Attack is a pet variation with a 100% win rate, while against surprise lines like the Top Secret opening, success hovers nicely at about 67%.

Bullet games feature a very solid "Top Secret" opening success rate of 58.48%, with an impressive 62.81% win rate in blitz.

Recent Highlights

The most recent victory in May 2025 was a swift Petrov’s Defense Steinitz Attack win against a formidable opponent named langosta098. Tomislav’s precise early pressure and tactical awareness led to a resignation at move 17 — a real show of dominance in a classic defense!

Fun Facts

• Tomislav performs best when the clock strikes 3 AM — proof that great minds do play well in the wee hours!
• His most dangerous weapon? An average game length sky-high enough to leave casual opponents gasping.
• Known among peers for switching gears effectively between classic calculated play and lightning-fast bullet duels — a true chess chameleon.

Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster, Tomislav Bodrozic’s chess odyssey is a reminder that the game is a beautiful blend of strategy, psychology, and a little bit of magic—especially when wielded by an International Master with fire in his moves and a smile on his face.