Stevan Djordjevic: The National Master with a Blitzing Heart
Stevan Djordjevic, also known in the chess circles as SlowPatzer, is no ordinary player — though the username might suggest a casual approach, his National Master title from National chess authorities tells a very different story. This is a player who has spent over a decade battling across the boards, especially shining in the fast-paced blitz format where reflexes and intuition reign supreme.
From Pawns to Power Plays
Stevan started quietly back in 2010, with a modest blitz rating just over 1800 but quickly stormed his way to the upper echelons, hitting an astounding blitz peak rating above 2750 by 2025. This traumatic journey from humble beginnings to near-legendary blitz speed is peppered with thousands of games and thousands more victories — a winning record that suggests his "SlowPatzer" handle is a cheeky bit of reverse psychology.
A Master of Many Clocks
While blitz is Stevan's main battlefield, his skills transcend time controls. He’s a rapid tactician with a rapid rating climbing above 2300, and a bullet battler hitting over 2400 at his peak. Even daily chess sees Stevan flexing his muscles with an 80% win rate in rare games — proving that patience and speed both have their place in his repertoire.
Psychology, Persistence, and… Tilt?
Every chess master knows the battle isn't just on the board but in the mind. Stevan sports a remarkably low 12% tilt factor — so don’t expect to see him meltdown after a blunder. Remarkably, his comeback rate is an astronomical 94.64%, and get this: he never loses after losing a piece, with a perfect 100% win rate in those battered positions. We can only assume Stevan’s secret weapon is a stern chat with himself between moves followed by a ruthless drive to rabidly reset the board in his favor.
The Openings Enigma
Stevan often walks the mysterious path of “Unknown Opening” in blitz play, winning nearly half of his 25,000+ blitz battles from this arcane realm. He’s no stranger to the “Top Secret” openings either, maintaining close to a 50% win rate when unleashing those surprise strategies.
Career Highlights & Funny Tidbits
- Longest winning streak: 20 games — no, your eyes do not deceive you.
- Average moves per win hover around a marathon 92 moves, proving Stevan likes to make every move count (and then some).
- Known opponents? Aliencowboy, gmjoey1, and a whole cast of colorful characters who find themselves often on the losing side.
- Legend has it he once won a game so fast, the opponent blinked and lost on time — but only after a glorious blunder-filled dance.
To sum it up: Stevan Djordjevic is the paradox of chess — a “SlowPatzer” who blitzes, a master who loves the unknown, and a resilient fighter who laughs in the face of tilt. Whether on bullet, blitz, rapid, or daily, he’s a force to be reckoned with in every tick of the clock.
Overall Performance Summary
Stevan, you have shown an impressive performance with a strength adjusted win rate close to 89%, which indicates consistent success relative to your opponents' skill levels. Your recent rating gains are excellent, especially the +616 rating change in just one month. This strong upward trend is supported by positive slopes in your rating trends over the last 1, 3, 6, and 12 months, with the most significant progress observable in the shorter timeframe. Keep up the good work!
Game Highlights and Analysis
- Your recent games demonstrate solid opening preparation, particularly with openings such as the Indian Game Knights Variation and English Opening, showing clear plans and good control of the center.
- In your most recent win against Fernandez-Leffe, you successfully gained a strong position by advancing your center pawns and coordinating your pieces to launch an attack on your opponent’s king, eventually forcing them to resign. Great job converting your advantage!
- Your victories often capitalize well on your opponent's time management, as several games ended with wins on time. This highlights your consistent pressure and control during the game.
- Your loss against alexdbland was quite early and appears to have been decided on time rather than from a tactical error. Managing your clock effectively in daily games will help avoid such outcomes in the future.
Opportunities for Improvement
- Time Management: While winning on time can be effective, improving your speed and decision-making can lead to more decisive and confident victories without relying on clock pressure.
- Opening Consistency: Continue to familiarize yourself with your preferred openings and their typical middlegame plans. This will strengthen your early game and give you better prospects as the game progresses.
- Endgame Technique: Studying key endgame principles and practicing converting small advantages will help you close out games more efficiently when you gain the upper hand.
- Analyze Losses Thoroughly: Reviewing games you lose—even those lost on time—can reveal useful insights about positional play, tactical awareness, and time usage.
Next Steps for Your Chess Improvement
To build on your recent success, consider:
- Studying typical middle game themes arising from your favored openings like the Indian Game or English Opening.
- Practicing rapid decision-making exercises to improve your clock management.
- Engaging in tactical puzzles daily to sharpen your calculation skills and spotting opportunities faster.
- Setting goals for endgame mastery, such as practicing king and pawn versus king scenarios and basic rook endgames.
Your consistent progress is encouraging—continue putting in regular practice and reviewing your games for steady improvement.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| sahibsinghknight | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| main_chess_monster | 1W / 1L / 1D | View |
| Souhardo Basak | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| housdav | 4W / 4L / 0D | View |
| Arkadij Naiditsch | 1W / 3L / 1D | View |
| renediskarte | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| adam657 | 14W / 8L / 0D | View |
| certai | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| Hoang Minh Tho Do | 1W / 2L / 0D | View |
| David R Norwood | 2W / 3L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alan Stein | 38W / 55L / 8D | View Games |
| Rogelio Jr Antonio | 28W / 62L / 3D | View Games |
| BSWPaulsen | 34W / 29L / 9D | View Games |
| ErnestoGuevaraLynch | 28W / 35L / 2D | View Games |
| Timour Koliada | 35W / 21L / 5D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2738 | |||
| 2024 | 2617 | 2198 | ||
| 2023 | 2599 | |||
| 2022 | 2557 | 2214 | ||
| 2021 | 2588 | 2214 | ||
| 2020 | 2559 | 2373 | ||
| 2019 | 2622 | 2373 | ||
| 2018 | 2494 | |||
| 2017 | 2402 | 2382 | 2306 | 1416 |
| 2016 | 2416 | |||
| 2014 | 2321 | |||
| 2012 | 2059 | |||
| 2010 | 1860 | 1604 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1338W / 1160L / 341D | 1262W / 1264L / 306D | 93.6 |
| 2024 | 1339W / 1175L / 285D | 1213W / 1279L / 310D | 93.0 |
| 2023 | 1395W / 1090L / 281D | 1258W / 1239L / 271D | 92.2 |
| 2022 | 442W / 379L / 105D | 445W / 395L / 94D | 91.8 |
| 2021 | 412W / 356L / 87D | 376W / 405L / 100D | 93.5 |
| 2020 | 58W / 62L / 16D | 62W / 57L / 14D | 89.0 |
| 2019 | 787W / 637L / 167D | 715W / 733L / 144D | 93.6 |
| 2018 | 1125W / 775L / 207D | 1053W / 853L / 198D | 93.3 |
| 2017 | 644W / 433L / 96D | 582W / 498L / 121D | 92.7 |
| 2016 | 35W / 17L / 3D | 27W / 19L / 8D | 92.3 |
| 2014 | 54W / 30L / 2D | 52W / 25L / 10D | 83.7 |
| 2012 | 3W / 4L / 1D | 2W / 3L / 2D | 72.0 |
| 2010 | 6W / 2L / 0D | 5W / 1L / 0D | 50.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 3393 | 1647 | 1449 | 297 | 48.5% |
| Czech Defense | 2898 | 1309 | 1236 | 353 | 45.2% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 1564 | 908 | 517 | 139 | 58.1% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 1542 | 802 | 571 | 169 | 52.0% |
| Döry Defense | 945 | 411 | 421 | 113 | 43.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 897 | 377 | 424 | 96 | 42.0% |
| Queen's Indian Defense: Anti-Queen's Indian System | 792 | 350 | 360 | 82 | 44.2% |
| Australian Defense | 777 | 352 | 355 | 70 | 45.3% |
| Benoni Defense: Classical Variation | 754 | 405 | 276 | 73 | 53.7% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 678 | 314 | 275 | 89 | 46.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Bird Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Accelerated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Döry Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 68.2% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Australian Defense | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Modern Defense | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| QGD: 4.Bg5 Be7 5.cxd5 Nxd5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 20 | 1 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |