Mirko Cucak

Mirko Cucak (mircuc52) - Chess Player Profile

Meet Mirko Cucak, known in the chess realm as mircuc52, a player whose tactics may sometimes feel like a rollercoaster ride—fast, thrilling, and occasionally looping back on themselves! Mirko thrives between the ticking clocks of blitz and rapid games, preferring to test his mettle where both speed and strategy collide.

His journey through the ranks has been a testament to perseverance. Achieving a peak rapid rating of 1891 in March 2021 and an impressive blitz peak of 1757 in May 2020, Mirko has shown flashes of brilliance, especially in the King's Gambit Declined - Queen's Knight Defense opening where he boasts a win rate close to 58% in rapid games.

Playing Style & Strengths

• Enjoys engaging, long-lasting battles—averaging over 65 moves per decisive game.
• Excels in recoveries, boasting a comeback rate exceeding 87% when down a piece!
• Favors openings that keep opponents on their toes, notably the King's Gambit and Modern Defense variations.
• Adopts endgame prowess with an impressive 67.56% frequency of reaching those late stages.

Mirko’s play is serious business, but occasionally he lets the clock decide his fate a bit too much, with a slightly higher than average tilt factor (11). No worries, though — that's just part of the wild chess ride!

Recent Highlights

In May 2025, Mirko sealed his reputation with a masterful win by resignation against henri-29 featuring the Philidor Defense. His games are not only battles of wits but often dramas with unexpected turns.

Opening Preferences

Mirko’s opening repertoire shows a fearless embrace of gambits, especially the King's Gambit and its various offshoots; this daring approach has earned him a solid 53-58% win rate in several rapid opening lines. Additionally, his persistent use of the Modern and Sicilian Defenses keeps opponents guessing.

Fun Facts

• Mirko is no stranger to high-conflict games, with notable streaks including a 10-game winning run and an 11-game losing run — proving he knows both sides of the battlefield intimately.
• His games typically feature fewer early resignations than average (only 1.45%), meaning he rarely bags a victory by walking away — he prefers to see it through to the bitter end.

Whether dissecting the classics or blitzing through rapid play, Mirko Cucak brings a blend of passion, resilience, and flash to the chessboard – a true warrior in the checkered arena. Here's to many more thrilling battles and cunning moves to come!