Lazar Ivanovic (lazar23)
Meet Lazar Ivanovic, a chess virtuoso whose online board battles span over a decade, casually cruising through openings like the Sicilian Defense and Queen's Gambit with the ease of a grandmaster in training – or at least someone who really enjoys winning! His blitz peak rating soared to an impressive 2167 in December 2020, proving that when the clock ticks fast, Lazar's tactics tick faster.
His bullet chess flair peaked most recently at 1906, showing he’s no stranger to the adrenaline-pumping world of ultra-fast moves. Rapid chess might be less traveled by Lazar, but even there, he maintains a solid presence with a perfect win in his limited recorded games.
Lazar’s playing style is as engaging as it is resilient. Endgames feature prominently in his play (about 75% of the time), often stretching into deep battles averaging over 67 moves for wins — a testament that he doesn’t just blitz through but carefully maneuvers his way to victory. His comeback rate is an astonishing 82%, indicating that giving up is simply not in his vocabulary. Early resignations? Only 0.28% — basically, Lazar fights until the bitter end, or at least until his opponent throws in the towel.
When it comes to opening choices, the Sicilian Defense variations dominate his repertoire, with a particularly strong showing in the Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation, boasting a win rate around 61%. He’s also fond of the Queen’s Gambit Declined Exchange Line and the McDonnell Attack, showing a penchant for classic, strategically rich battles.
Lazar's psychological game is intriguing: he thrives best in the early hours around 2 AM, a perfect time for strategic brilliance or perhaps for a midnight snack and a sharp move. His tilt factor stands at a reasonable 8, meaning a few losses might sting, but he soon recalibrates and blitzes back.
Recent Highlights
In a recent thrilling clash on May 28, 2025, Lazar outmaneuvered opponent "krewetkakrabbe" using a solid Grunfeld Defense Exchange, winning by resignation after a grueling 40-move tango. Just days earlier, on May 25, he secured another resignation victory against "kinglouisse," demonstrating his knack for breaking down defenses and sealing the deal without a checkmate frenzy.
Fun Fact
Lazar’s current winning streak stands at 2 games, but his longest winning streak was a jaw-dropping 22 games. Imagine him walking into a virtual chess arena, eyes gleaming, knowing he might just be on his way to an epic run. And let’s not forget his rare moments of defeat — with a longest losing streak of 8, proving even chess warlords have to recalibrate sometimes.
Opponents beware: Lazar boasts a quirky 100% win rate against some, and equally amusingly zero percent against a handful of others. Cue the chess gods chuckling at these favorite rivalries!
Whether weaving through tactical skirmishes or engaging in slow-burning positional wars, Lazar Ivanovic (lazar23) is a name to watch on the digital chess battlefield. Just don’t be surprised if he greets you with a cheeky smile before checkmating you in under 30 moves.