Aleksa Strikovic — Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Aleksa Strikovic, or as the chess world reverently calls them, lestri. Bearing the prestigious title of Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE, Aleksa is no amateur dabbling with pawns—this player is a strategic force to be reckoned with across blitz, rapid, and bullet chess formats.
A Journey Through the Ranks
Starting with a modest blitz rating of 1374 in 2014, Aleksa’s game rapidly evolved into a storm of calculation and precision. By 2021, achieving a peak blitz rating of 2786, lestri proved to be a blitz virtuoso. Their bullet and rapid ratings also saw impressive climbs, hitting highs of 2482 and 2824 respectively, demonstrating lightning-fast thinking and adaptability.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an exceptionally patient endgame approach—lasting an average of 73 moves per win—Aleksa loves to grind out victories with precision timing. They have a remarkable 88.25% comeback rate, meaning if things look bleak, don’t count lestri out just yet. In fact, if Aleksa loses a piece, their win rate snaps to 100% — a true champion who clearly enjoys playing under pressure.
The Stats Don't Lie
- Blitz Win Rate: ~65% (with 267 wins out of 411 games!)
- Rapid Win Rate: Around 62%, showing versatility beyond fast-paced games
- Bullet Win Rate: An impressive 70%, proving lestri’s mouse clicks hold serious power
- Longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 18 games. Current streak? Still rolling with 5 wins in a row!
A Mix of Seriousness and Charm
When Aleksa isn’t dazzling opponents with sneaky tactics or endgame mastery, they’re probably plotting the next surprise opening to add to their “Top Secret” arsenal — a collection that screams 100% laser focus and a touch of mystery. With a tilt factor of just 7, lestri keeps cool even when the game's on the line, though a slight dip in casual games hints that chess is always serious business here.
Aleksa’s Opponents Beware!
Some rivals seem cursed: Aleksa boasts flawless 100% win records over rivals like joveljic1999 and dariusdragnea. Others, however, find a way to nick a win or two; hey, even GMs enjoy a good challenge!
Fun Fact
Aleksa’s preferred time to crush opponents? Around noon and early afternoon, boasting win rates of 81.25% and even 100% at 9-10 AM! Clearly, lestri’s brain is a well-oiled machine bright and early — time to reconsider that morning coffee.
In short, Aleksa Strikovic is a grandmaster who plays with patience, passion, and an unyielding tactical edge. Whether in blitz blitzkrieg mode or a long, slow battle, lestri commands the board with style and a smile — or at least we imagine a smile beneath that focused gaze.
