Momcilo Pekic

Momcilo Pekic - AKA MosjaTal96

Meet Momcilo Pekic, a battle-hardened chess gladiator known online as MosjaTal96. Born to torture pawns and outwit opponents in the digital arena, Momcilo’s journey is one of glowing peaks and resilient comebacks.

Rating Rollercoaster & Style

Momcilo has danced with ratings from the modest 1300s in bullet to a blistering Blitz peak rating of 2180 in 2023. His favorite golfing spot? The Sicilian Defense fairway, where he's played 861 blitz games with almost as many victories as bruising defeats — a true testament to the fierce chess duelist he is!

A fan of the French Defense Steiner Variation and a king of Tactical Awareness, Momcilo’s come-from-behind win rate is a whopping 86.96%. When faced with losing a piece, this titan battles on, securing wins 42.4% of the time. But beware the tilt — handled with the grace of a knight on the rim and a tilt factor of just 24, ensuring rage quits stay rare (but not non-existent).

Playing Personality

• Endgame Enthusiast: With a 75.34% endgame frequency, Momcilo thrives in the late stages when most players are already checking their phones.
• Moves: Average of 81 moves per win, so patience is his middle name (or his second favorite move).
• White vs Black: He favors White slightly with a 45.24% win rate, but Black holds respectable ground at 43.03%.

Peak Performances & Recent Battles

Aside from his 2023 blitz peak of 2180, he also hit impressive marks like 2085 in daily chess (2016), 2060 bullet (2016), and a rapid peak of 2019 just recently in 2023. His recent games showcase a penchant for pressing advantages until opponents surrender or lose track of their queens.

Momcilo’s last triumph was a fierce blitz battle against nanoman12 in June 2025, where he outmaneuvered his opponent in a Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack, winning on time in a nail-biting finish. His resilience, however, is challenged by the occasional resignation loss, proving even warriors have their off days.

Famous Opening Moves & Why You Should Watch Out

In blitz, the Sicilian Defense variants are his playground: Najdorf English Attack, Sozin Attack, McDonnell Attack — you name it, Pekic has probably done some fancy footwork there. His win rates hover around 40-50% in these restless regions of the chessboard where every pawn structure is a battleground.

Quirks & Fun Facts

Best time to catch Momcilo playing? Around 4 AM. Because who doesn’t want to outwit opponents before sunrise? While the average player might be asleep, MosjaTal96 is likely brewing up a tactical storm that’ll make grandmasters proud.

Despite the serious stats, Momcilo’s games are always a rollercoaster, full of energy, unpredictable swings, and an exciting mix of strategic finesse and tactical surprises.

In Summary

Momcilo Pekic is not your average chess player — he's an endgame craftsman, a blitz warrior, and a lover of Sicilian chaos. Whether it's outplaying opponents online or climbing the rating ladder, he plays with heart, style, and just a pinch of digital madness. If you encounter MosjaTal96 in a game, buckle up — it's going to be a fight worthy of chess legends... or at least a very entertaining moment.