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Marko Pavlovic

Username: markochess69

Playing Since: 2020-01-21 (Active)

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Daily: 1951
28W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1771
0W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 1634
1W / 1L / 0D
Bullet: 2028
23287W / 21373L / 2975D

Markochess69: The Bullet Maestro

Markochess69 is a dynamic chess competitor whose aggressive, high-speed style has earned him acclaim in the online arena. Known for his brilliant tactical awareness and relentless fighting spirit, he has carved a niche for himself—especially in bullet chess—by turning even tough positions into surprising victories.

Beginning his journey with a Daily rating of 1885 in 2020 and a formidable Bullet rating surpassing 2000, he has steadily refined his game over the years. His bullet performance, which saw ratings climb from 2049 in 2020 to a future forecast of 2115 in 2025, stands as a testament to his ability to think quickly, adapt under pressure, and execute sharp, calculated moves even in lightning-fast time controls.

An aficionado of endgame strategies, Markochess69 deploys a deep understanding of positional play—reflected in an endgame frequency of nearly 84%—and is renowned for his uncanny knack for comebacks; his comeback rate soars at 92.26%, and he even turns board disadvantages to his favor with a 100% win rate after losing a piece. In a game where every move counts, his average winning game clocks just under 79 moves, revealing a mature blend of aggression and enduring strategic play.

His psychological resilience sets him apart on the board. With an incredibly low early resignation rate of only 0.42% and a measured tilt factor, Markochess69 remains composed when the heat is on. His solid performance is evident across various times and days, even achieving remarkable win rates in off-peak hours, which shines a light on his natural adaptability regardless of external pressures.

Always evolving and drawing on a rich array of opening repertoires and opponent-specific strategies, Markochess69 continues to inspire fellow enthusiasts and challengers alike, transforming each match into a masterclass of quick wit, steadfast determination, and a true passion for the game.


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What you’re doing well

  • You’ve shown a solid grasp of the Sicilian Four Knights Cobra Variation in your recent games, handling dynamic positions and creating practical chances for yourself.
  • You stay active and keep pressure on the opponent’s king when the position allows it, which is a valuable asset in blitz where time is short.
  • You’re able to convert opportunities when the position stays sharp, and you don’t shy away from complicated middlegames that arise from your chosen openings.

Key improvement areas

  • Time management in blitz: a notable drop in your one-month rating suggests you’re spending too much time in critical moments. Practice allocating a rough time budget per phase of the game (opening, middlegame, endgame) and use a steady early pace to avoid time trouble later.
  • Defensive vigilance and knight/king safety: the loss against the French Exchange Variation shows how quickly a strategic plan can turn against you if you miss a defensive resource. Focus on recognizing common tactical threats and ensuring your king remains safe, especially after exchanges.
  • Endgame conversion: blitz often comes down to accurate endgames. Work on converting advantages in simplified endings and avoid giving back material unless you have a clear plan.
  • Calculation discipline in sharp lines: look out for forcing lines that lead to kingside threats or mating nets. Improve your ability to spot immediate counterplay for your opponent and to prioritize solid, practical moves over flashy but risky ideas.
  • Pattern recognition for your openings: while you’re comfortable in the Cobra Variation, reinforce standard middlegame plans and typical break ideas so you can respond more quickly under time pressure.

Openings performance snapshot

  • Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation – two games with two wins, showing a strong alignment between your plan and the position you reach.
  • French Defense: Exchange Variation – one game with a loss, indicating this line deserves targeted study to avoid getting into uncomfortable positions or to know how to defend efficiently.

Training plan and drills

  • Daily tactical puzzles: 15–20 minutes focused on blitz-style patterns (forks, pins, skewers, mate threats) to improve quick calculation and pattern recognition.
  • Opening study: reinforce your Cobra variation knowledge with a short, practical repertoire for the typical middlegames you reach. Add a few solid Black responses to the French Exchange Variation if you encounter it often.
  • Endgame practice: work on king and pawn endings and rook endings from simple positions to build confidence in fast conversions during blitz.
  • Post-game review habit: after each blitz game, spend 5 minutes identifying the biggest missed opportunities, time pressure moments, and any recurring plans your opponent used against you.

Two-week practical schedule (sample)

  • Every day: 15 minutes of puzzles, 15 minutes of targeted opening study (Sicilian Cobra lines and one French Exchange variation continuation), 10 minutes of endgame practice.
  • Alternate days: 1 focused blitz game analysis session (watch a game you lost or drew, note 3 concrete improvements).
  • End of week: review progress, adjust which lines you’ll rely on in blitz and add a new corrective plan for any recurring weaknesses (time management, defense against specific threats, or endgame technique).


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
mnuwan 4W / 6L / 1D
Guillaume Vidal 32W / 43L / 8D
antialcoholic 26W / 40L / 7D
tomrosi 9W / 11L / 1D
ameshkov 4W / 10L / 0D
tsambahanlang 0W / 2L / 0D
kollarz 2W / 4L / 0D
mannyrayner 21W / 13L / 8D
justplayin7891 14W / 9L / 1D
caissachov 18W / 18L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
gianniskpt 342W / 465L / 78D
centellla0503 229W / 490L / 67D
marika_periashvili 238W / 387L / 77D
mbm19 428W / 231L / 20D
zukertortsghost 227W / 283L / 36D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2067
2024 2066
2023 2012 1771
2022 2201 1951
2021 2056
2020 2049 1634 1885
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202522011885YearRatingBulletDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 905W / 890L / 140D 767W / 1037L / 129D 81.8
2024 1987W / 2104L / 328D 1837W / 2290L / 296D 81.8
2023 2459W / 2226L / 374D 2185W / 2513L / 352D 80.4
2022 1292W / 1288L / 193D 1190W / 1395L / 202D 83.7
2021 1595W / 1519L / 279D 1510W / 1690L / 222D 83.5
2020 3453W / 1547L / 170D 3260W / 1828L / 174D 74.8

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 1729 916 721 92 53.0%
Sicilian Defense 1578 975 546 57 61.8%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 1473 752 624 97 51.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 1378 661 619 98 48.0%
Australian Defense 1234 626 551 57 50.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1205 630 512 63 52.3%
Döry Defense 1198 562 537 99 46.9%
Slav Defense 1104 519 502 83 47.0%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 1074 504 522 48 46.9%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 995 466 476 53 46.8%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Philidor Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Czech Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Petrov's Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 47 1
Losing 22 0