Sale Mladenović

Sale Mladenović - The Tactical Maestro aka Laufer_na_potezu

Sale Mladenović, better known in the online battlegrounds as Laufer_na_potezu, is a chess player whose journey reads like a thrilling grandmaster's novel sprinkled with some spicy twists. Beginning his blitz escapades around 2012, Sale steadily climbed the ranks with a rollercoaster of performances — proving that patience in chess is a virtue, but a pinch of madness can seal the deal.

With a peak blitz rating soaring over 2300 in mid-2016 and a bullet rating that once touched 1816, Sale knows how to deal with the clock pressure and still deliver shockwaves on the board. His style? A blend of patience and tactical flair, favoring resilient, maneuvering battles that often push opponents to resign in frustration – and occasionally lead him to graceful resignations when the tables turn.

Sale’s favorite openings tell a story of a player who loves complexity and counterattack: he dives into the depths of the Benoni Defense (Czech Variation), dances in the fiery Sicilian Defense Canal lines, and tips his hat to the reliable Pirc Defense. His win rates in these lines oscillate around the challenging 40-47% mark — enough to keep opponents awake at night and fans cheering.

His longest winning streak of 12 games matches his longest losing streak of the same length, showcasing the yin and yang of chess battles: triumph and despair are but moves apart. Sale’s resilience shines with an impressive 87.14% comeback rate, proving he’s the kind of fighter who never throws in the towel without a fight.

When it comes to timing, early birds might get the worm, but Sale seems to prefer the chess grind at unconventional hours — his "best time to play" is surprisingly at 5 AM, perhaps when the world is asleep and only the boldest pawns and knights are awake.

Memorable Moments

• Won a dramatic blitz game in the King’s Indian Attack against insomniac2 by resignation – where strategy met patience.
• Executed a slick checkmate victory in a Sicilian Defense Taimanov line — leaving watchers in awe.
• Survived the stalks of prolonged endgames with an average of 77 moves per win, proving endurance is as vital as insight.

Sale Mladenović may not yet be a household name in the chess world, but his journey from eager amateur to a tough competitor on Chess.com's blitz and bullet arenas is nothing short of inspiring. Whether it’s outsmarting opponents with the Benoni Defense or bravely diving into tactical complications, Sale plays the game with heart, humor, and a dash of unpredictability.

Keep an eye on Laufer_na_potezu — the next brilliant move might just be a click away.