Zoran Jovanovic - Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Zoran Jovanovic, known in the chess cosmos by the sleek username mrkvoz. A Grandmaster sculpted by countless battles on the 64 squares, Zoran has earned their FIDE title through relentless dedication, sharp tactics, and a knack for turning tricky positions into dazzling victories.
Chess Journey & Playing Style
Zoran’s blitz performance is nothing short of spectacular: peaking at a lightning-fast rating of 2848 in March 2020, they command the board with an aggressive yet calculated style. Known for a graceful endgame — they dive deep into endgame positions nearly 86% of the time — Zoran balances tactical ingenuity with steadfast patience.
Despite the rapid pace, this GM rarely throws in the towel prematurely, boasting an impressively low early resignation rate of just 0.53%. On average, their wins stretch over 84 moves, proving that patience and precision are their trademarks.
Statistics That Tell a Story
- Blitz Wins: 354 — enough to fill several chess trophies (or impress the neighborhood cats).
- Blitz Losses: Only 174 — but every loss is a lesson in disguise.
- Bullet Rating Peak: 2728 — when time is against you, Zoran thrives!
- Longest Winning Streak: 15 — a fortnight of pure domination on the board.
Absolute Boss Against Opponents
Zoran has a particular fondness for surprising foes, with a 100% win rate against players like exoticprincess, dr-bassem, and many more who probably regret ever sitting across the table.
Against their frequent sparring partner xtrmntr, Zoran holds an impressive 75% win rate over 60 tense duels.
Signature Moments
Among many recent triumphs, Zoran elegantly dismantled MKlenburg in a Pirc Defense showdown where precise pawn pushes and rook attacks sent the opponent packing by resignation.
But like every mortal, not all battles end in glory — a tough loss on time to maximnovik remains a reminder that even Grandmasters can blink (or scramble their clocks).
When Does Zoran Shine?
Statistics reveal that late mornings, especially around 11 AM, are the golden hour for Zoran's razor-sharp tactics. Saturday and Friday blitz sessions yield the highest win rates — perfect for kicking off the weekend with a bang!
Fun Fact
With a tilt factor of 5, Zoran manages to keep cool under pressure — although, against a losing streak of 5 games, even the grandest of minds might mutter a few choice words at the board.
In the vast galaxy of chess legends, Zoran Jovanovic (mrkvoz) is a shining star: deadly in bullet and blitz, poetic in endgames, and always ready to outwit time (and occasionally forget it) in pursuit of checkmate.