Lovro Novosel FM

Lovro Novosel (NLLO777)

FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Lovro Novosel, a chess player who proudly sports the title of FIDE Master. Lovro isn’t just your average player; with years of grinding through blitz, bullet, and rapid games, this grand tactician is as comfortable making lightning-fast moves as they are navigating the long strategic battles of classical chess.

Starting as an enthusiastic club player around 2012 with humble blitz ratings under 1100, Lovro’s rise through the ranks has been nothing short of a rollercoaster on steroids. From battling online opponents, this player skyrocketed their blitz rating to an eye-popping peak of 2810 in January 2025. The peak bullet rating also impresses at 2579, proving that when it comes to speed chess, Lovro’s fingers move faster than a caffeine-fueled rook.

Although Lovro’s daily chess rating might not reign supreme, it’s their blitz and bullet performances—counting over 10,000 blitz games and hundreds of bullet battles—that paint the picture of a relentless, battle-hardened warrior of the 64 squares.

Playing Style & Tendencies

• White Win Rate: 47.08%
• Black Win Rate: 44.7%
• Average Moves per Win: 80 (yes, Lovro loves a good long fight)
• Comeback Rate: A stunning 85.4% — don’t count Lovro out when one piece goes missing!
• Early Resignation Rate: Only 0.75% — this player rarely gives up, even on tough spots.

Lovro has a soft spot for the Queen’s Gambit Declined and the Catalan Opening, often surprising opponents with deep knowledge and relentless pressure. The player’s longest winning streak is a solid 24, and the tilt factor rests at a modest 11, meaning they keep calm under pressure better than most of us can keep calm during a Monday morning.

Notable Recent Games

Recently, Lovro dazzled with a Queen’s Gambit Declined – Catalan Opening victory against "RevivingHeart" winning on time, showcasing strategic prowess and an iron will at the clock. Just a day before, the player snatched a win by checkmate against “Kaissa10” using the English Opening’s symmetrical two-knights variation — a reminder that Lovro’s tactical sharpness spans multiple openings.

Even losses come with lessons from opponents like "kflorian98" and "Firouzja2003", who show that even strong FIDE Masters have to hustle hard to keep climbing the ladder. Lovro’s resilience is visible in bouncing back with consecutive wins afterward.

Fun Facts

• Lovro can play over 10,000 blitz games online and still keep their sanity. Somehow.
• Despite the blistering speed, Lovro’s best time to play is ironically around 10 AM, proving even chess wizards enjoy a morning coffee.
• With an average loss count just slightly edging out wins in blitz, Novosel’s style screams “I’m here for epic battles, not just easy victories.”
• Userhandle NLLO777 is just as recognizable as the name Lovro Novosel in the online chess circuit — a stamp of speed and strength.

In a nutshell, Lovro Novosel is a fierce competitor with a mix of patience, speed, and tactical genius. Their chess journey is a wonderful blend of relentless practice, occasional epic comebacks, and the humor it takes to stare down thousands of pawns and knights daily. Whether you face them on blitz or bullet, prepare for a match filled with cunning moves, time scrambles, and perhaps a few good laughs along the way.