Biography
Tomislav Rakić, known on the chess scene as rakotr, is a blitz aficionado whose quick instincts and clock management have made him a familiar name in online rapid-fire events. Beginning to make waves around 2015, he has steadily climbed the blitz ladder, earning plaudits for relentless pressure and practical decision-making when the seconds tick away. His peak blitz rating reached 2426 in September 2025, a testament to years of fast-paced study and fearless tactics. He prefers fast games, and his friends joke that the clock is his favorite opponent—one he can outwit with a grin and a well-timed sacrifice.
Playing style and openings
rakotr is celebrated for a dynamic blitz style: sharp, aggressive ideas mixed with solid endgame awareness. In Blitz, he often opts for lively opening systems designed to seize initiative and keep the game flowing, while in Rapid and Bullet he adapts with practical, time-efficient plans. His Blitz repertoire features a mix of positional builds and tactical skirmishes that test opponents under time pressure.
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation (Blitz) — Games: 10162; Wins: 5672; Losses: 3860; Draws: 630; Win rate: 55.82%
- Dory Defense — Games: 4140; Wins: 2179; Losses: 1732; Draws: 229; Win rate: 52.63%
- Amazon Attack — Games: 3106; Wins: 1641; Losses: 1224; Draws: 241; Win rate: 52.83%
- Pirc Defense: Classical Variation — Games: 3051; Wins: 1750; Losses: 1130; Draws: 171; Win rate: 57.36%
- Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation — Games: 3001; Wins: 1555; Losses: 1259; Draws: 187; Win rate: 51.82%
Competitive highlights
Rakotr's blitz career is marked by notable consistency and resilience. Highlights include:
- Longest Winning Streak: 15 games
- Current Winning Streak: 2 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 21 games
- Peak Blitz rating: 2426 (2025-09-01)
He has faced a wide array of opponents, with frequent trajectories against players such as oleg322, cris13chess, vit2015, marinstrasni, and sebraimundo.
Time, trends, and a touch of humor
Time control is central to rakotr’s chess persona. His blitz performances demonstrate strong time management and the ability to convert pressure into advantage, while his opening breadth shows a willingness to experiment under time constraints. For a quick, visual snapshot of his blitz strength, see the chart placeholder below.
Profile
For a quick profile, you can view rakotr's profile here: tomislav rakić.