Dusan Radovanovic (aka Shepa2017)
International Master (FIDE)
Meet Dusan Radovanovic, a chess player whose mind is a labyrinth of strategies, tactics, and occasional brilliant blunders (but hey, who’s counting?). Holding the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE, Dusan has been rattling chessboards and rattling opponents since at least 2017, steadily climbing the ranks with a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2662 in October 2024!
Playing Style & Strengths
Dusan loves a good endgame; in fact, they engage in endgames over 81% of the time, showing remarkable patience and precision. With an average of about 71 moves per win, their games are anything but rushed—like a fine wine, their playstyle matures with time. Despite a "tilt factor" of 14 (translate: sometimes emotions swing faster than knights on the board), Dusan boasts an incredible 84% comeback rate after setbacks, proving resilience is part of their charm.
Fast & Furious: Blitz & Bullet
In the chaotic world of blitz and bullet chess, Dusan has logged thousands of games, boasting a near 50% win rate in blitz and a respectable 45% in bullet. Notably, the Sicilian Defense and the Three Knights Opening are some of their secret weapons, with near-perfect records in smaller sample sizes. When the clock ticks fast, Dusan's fingers seem to dance on the mouse with the precision only an IM can muster.
Memorable Battles
The recent games read like epic tales from a fantasy novel. For instance, on June 1, 2025, under the alias Shepa2017, Dusan forcefully resigned their opponents three times in a row, showcasing mastery in common sharp openings like the Sicilian Defense and Four Knights Game Spanish Variation. Their latest victory was sealed with a cool resignation from their opponent, proving that sometimes the power of intimidation is as mighty as a well-planned checkmate.
Personality & Quirks
Dusan’s chess-playing hours reveal a quirky pattern: the best time to challenge them is early morning around 5 AM when their win rate peaks—perhaps fueled by quiet contemplation and a strong cup of coffee. Their knack for resigning early (only 0.35% of games) shows they’re not one for pointless suffering. Also, don’t mistake their fierce tactical skills for seriousness all the time—they’d probably laugh at a joke while calculating a knight fork.
Fun Fact
Despite juggling thousands of blitz and bullet games, Dusan still manages to keep an exquisite record that proves endurance, passion, and a touch of madness are key ingredients to success. Next challenge: becoming a Grandmaster—but rumor has it, they might take over the world before that!