Tadej Sakelsek IM

Tadej Sakelsek: The International Master with a Dash of Mystery

Meet Tadej Sakelsek, a chess player whose skills are as impressive as their knack for drawing games—especially in Rapid chess, where out of 42 Top Secret thematic battles, 36 ended peacefully in draws. Perhaps Tadej believes the finest victories come not just from checkmates, but from exhausting patience and nerve!

Awarded the International Master title by FIDE, Tadej’s strength shines brightest in blitz chess. With a blazing peak blitz rating of 2455 back in 2017 and an overwhelming 68% win rate in over 120 Top Secret blitz games, they’re the kind of opponent you’d dread facing when the clock ticks down to the last seconds.

Speaking of streaks, Tadej once amazed the chess world by stringing together an extraordinary 31 consecutive wins—clearly proving that when the brain fires on all cylinders, it’s unstoppable. That said, their current winning streak rests at zero, perhaps because everyone’s busy trying to figure out their secret opening!

Tadej's personality shines through in their remarkable tactical resilience: a 100% win rate after losing a piece and a staggering 82.5% comeback rate show that they don’t just play chess—they duel with unyielding grit and humor. Resigning early is simply not in their vocabulary.

Although known for a slightly whimsical approach to openings (very “Top Secret,” indeed), they certainly know when to turn serious, boasting solid win rates over their toughest opponents like cibarijus and mikasinski with 100% victories.

Off the board, Tadej’s psychological tilt factor is a modest 6, indicating a steady mind, while their wins during “rush hour” (afternoon and evening) are positively electrifying—100% between 16:00 and 20:00 chess-time, proving they’re the true “evening warrior.”

Whether you're challenging them in blitz, rapid, or just trying to crack their cryptic openings, one thing’s clear: Tadejsakelsek is a player who blends skill, endurance, and a playful spirit—always keeping you guessing and begging for a rematch.