Daniel Milekic (aka SpartacusDM)
FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Daniel Milekic, known in the chess community by the formidable handle SpartacusDM. A FIDE Master who has proven time and again that the battle of kings is their natural arena.
Starting from humble beginnings in blitz chess with a rating of just over 1000 in 2013, Daniel has marched through the ranks like a true gladiator on the 64-square battlefield. Their blitz rating rocketed past 2600 by late 2023, peaking at an impressive 2685 in December 2023. If chess ratings were calories burnt, Daniel would be an Olympian fitness coach by now.
Daniel’s playing style is a fascinating blend of patience and aggression. With a high endgame frequency of about 84%, they despise giving up easily and instead excel at grinding out victories—or epic comebacks, thanks to a comeback rate close to 85%. Early resignation? Only about 15% of the time, proving that SpartacusDM prefers to fight to the end, like a true warrior king.
Known for their tactical awareness with a solid 46% win rate even after losing a piece, Daniel doesn't just play the game— they psych it out. Though a tilt factor of 13 suggests the occasional dramatic sigh when things don’t go their way, Daniel always manages to get back in the saddle with remarkable resilience.
Favored Openings
- Benoni Defense (Modern Variation) - With a win rate over 56%, Daniel strikes swiftly and decisively here.
- Queen’s Gambit Declined (Exchange Positional Reshevsky Variation) - A solid battleground with a 52.6% success rate.
- Slav Defense - Trusted in over 500 blitz games, securing wins more than half the time.
- Sicilian Defense (Najdorf Variation) - Not for the faint-hearted; Daniel dives into this complex opening repeatedly.
Recent Triumph
The latest jewel in SpartacusDM’s crown came in a Live Chess game on May 26, 2025, where they outmaneuvered ChessMasterOneline12 with finesse in a Queen’s Gambit Declined Catalan Opening battle, clinching victory by resignation. The game lasted 39 intense moves — proof that Daniel’s motto might as well be “fight smart and never surrender.”
Did You Know?
Daniel’s best time of day to strike is apparently around 2 AM — the witching hour for chess magic. Perhaps late-night snacks fuel their brilliance, or maybe the stars simply align for some epic checkmates.
Despite the serious stats, Daniel's win-loss record is peppered with some draws and losses — so if you play against SpartacusDM, don’t expect mercy, but do expect a game worthy of a chess bard’s tale.
A gladiator, a strategist, and occasionally, the sleep-deprived wizard of the board — that’s Daniel Milekic.