Milan Roganovic

Milan Roganovic (aka mickocar)

Milan Roganovic is a blitz warrior whose chess journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the Sicilian Defense and beyond. Starting from humble beginnings around 1340 rating in late 2012, Milan rocketed to a peak blitz rating of 2116 by January 2013, a testament to his fiery passion and swift tactical strikes on the board.

Known affectionately in the chess realms as mickocar, Milan has a blitz record boasting over 650 wins out of more than 1000 games. That's like winning nearly two-thirds of all his lightning fights! His resilience and cunning are highlighted by an impressive comeback rate of 78%, proving that even when the chips are down, Milan finds a way to turn the tide — occasionally leaving opponents wondering if they accidentally challenged a lightning bolt.

Milan’s opening repertoire is a Sicilian enthusiast’s playground. His favorite go-to is the Sicilian Defense McDonnell Attack, where he sports a sharp 67% win rate over 175 games. When he isn’t taming this wild beast, he dances through variations like the French Variation, Kan Knight Variations, and even the occasional Pirc Defense Harmonist Variation, each chosen with surgical precision and a pinch of creative madness.

But Milan isn't all business. His style shows a penchant for lengthy battles with an average of 77 moves per victory, meaning he enjoys squeezing every last drop of drama and suspense out of each game. He’s patient, relentless, and enjoys long endgames—because why finish quick when you can keep the excitement going?

Psychological insight reveals Milan’s best chess hours fall around the early morning at 8 AM—perhaps when the world is still waking up and he’s already plotting his next tactical masterpiece. Beware if you face him at 9 AM; that’s when his win rate hits a dazzling 71%, and at 8 AM, he’s practically unstoppable with a 100% win rate in that rare time window!

Opponents might try to decode his patterns, but Milan holds close his secret weapon: an 88% win rate in 2013 using the McDonnell Attack against Sicilian defenses. Opponents like allenpoirot and joeschmoelo have fallen prey to his blitz magic multiple times.

Though recent years have seen his rating dip a bit—perhaps from spending more time daydreaming or perfecting his secret opening novelties—Milan remains a fierce competitor and a beloved part of the blitz community.

Fun Facts & Highlights

• Longest Winning Streak: 13 games — imagine the celebration!
• Current Winning Streak: 0 (Even champions have their coffee breaks)
• Longest Losing Streak: 7 brutal battles (because nothing gold can stay)
• Prefers attacking openings, especially those Sicilian dragons and knights!
• Famous for resigning early in about 1.6% of games — a sign of a true perfectionist who hates slow losses

Recent Notable Game

One gem from Milan’s collection is a sharp victory against chadi_chess in 2013 using the Sicilian Defense McDonnell Attack. With dynamic pawn pushes and precise queen maneuvers, he forced his opponent to resign in just under ten minutes of blitz excitement.

All in all, Milan Roganovic is not just a player; he’s a blitz battler whose games are a perfect storm of strategy, speed, and a bit of chess magic. Challenge him if you dare!