Profile
Nenad Purić, known online as PuricFM, is a FIDE Master who treats online chess like a marathon. His profile lists Daily as his preferred time control, but with more than 43,000 Blitz games on record, he is clearly a multi-format enthusiast who simply likes chess at every speed.
Style and Repertoire
Purić is an aggressive and practical player. He does not shy away from sharp lines. His most played opening as Black is the Blackburne Shilling Gambit, while as White he regularly meets the Caro-Kann Defense and the Closed Sicilian. He also enjoys the Vienna Gambit and has a strong plus score in the Bishop's Opening Vienna Hybrid.
He is dangerous when behind. His stats show a high comeback rate and a surprisingly good win rate after losing a piece, which makes him an uncomfortable opponent for anyone who celebrates too early. He can tilt, but he tends to bounce back.
Rivalries
No account of PuricFM is complete without his rivals. His most frequent opponent is dragan1308, with 212 meetings and a clear edge for Purić: 113 wins against 63 losses. He also has a long running series against JOVELJIC1999 with 193 games and Knyaz13 with 107 games. Not every rivalry goes his way. Mihael Ankerst has a plus score against him, with 46 wins in 80 games.
Fun Facts
- His longest winning streak reached 27 consecutive games. His longest losing streak was 14. Such is the life of a Blitz warrior.
- His best time of day to play is 06:00, suggesting that coffee and tactics go hand in hand.
- He has a slight edge when playing White, with a higher win rate with the white pieces.
- Despite listing Daily as his preferred control, his Daily strength-adjusted win rate sits above 70 percent over his recent Daily games.
- His games are marathon-like affairs, with winning efforts averaging around 82 moves. He grinds endgames instead of relying on cheap tricks.
Form Overview
His online trajectory shows a steady climb once he found his rhythm in 2022.
Opening success varies by color, but the general pattern is clear: he scores best in open and semi-open battles.
His peak Blitz rating reached 2630 (2026-08-04), while his Daily rating peaked at 2207 (2026-03-18).