Tomislav Cop (tomo71hr) — FIDE Master and Blitz Specialist
Tomislav Cop, known online as tomo71hr, is a FIDE Master and a force to be reckoned with in blitz chess. Fast, resourceful, and sometimes delightfully unpredictable, Tomislav turned the frantic tempo of blitz into his playground. He prefers blitz time controls and has a reputation for long, tactical games that often go the distance.
Career highlight snapshot: 2551 (2023-01-10)
Playing Style and Strengths
Tomislav blends tactical alertness with marathon-like endurance. He sees a lot of endgames and averages well over 70 moves per decisive game, which means opponents should not expect a quiet early resignation.
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Endgame frequency: high, often grinding small advantages
- Tactical resilience: strong comeback rate and a knack for winning after material swings
- Psychological edge: thrives in late-night sessions, best time reported around 01:00
Openings and Repertoire
Tomislav has a broad and practical repertoire, with frequent returns to the Caro-Kann and selective use of dynamic systems as Black. As White, he frequently starts with e4 and is comfortable steering games into complex middlegames.
- Most played defenses: Caro-Kann and French Defense
- Notable Black lines: Caro-Kann Bronstein-Larsen and Exchange variations
- White highlights: strong results vs the Ruy Lopez and modern setups
- Opener to explore: East Indian Defense which shows a healthy win rate in Tomislav's practice
Notable Records and Streaks
Tomislav is no stranger to streaks. He has enjoyed long winning stretches and also battled through rough patches with persistence.
- Longest winning streak: 11 games
- Current winning streak: 5 games
- Longest losing streak recovered from: 9 games
- Overall blitz match temperament: strong comeback ability and a solid win rate adjusted for strength
Most Frequent Opponents
Tomislav has built rivalries and friendships across the board. Here are some of the most-played opponents with quick links to their profiles.
- Goran Galiot — 22 games
- Jurica Srbis — 20 games
- cruz29 — 17 games
- Nebojsa Djordjevic — 12 games
- Z I — 11 games
Sample Blitz Game and Mini Puzzle
Enjoy a short illustrative game fragment from Tomislav. This captures the spirit: rapid development, central tension, and one of those late tactical turns that make blitz fun.
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Fun Facts and Miscellany
- Tomislav averages about 7 moves before the first capture, showing a willingness to build tension before committing.
- Often delivers checks with the queen, the piece he trusts to cause mischief and force mistakes.
- Average decisive game length across years hovers in the mid 70s, so bring your stamina.
- Placeholder for more: opening suggestions or to track form over time.
If you are preparing to face tomo71hr, expect a blitz specialist who will fight to the last second and laugh if you flag him in a lost position.