Dejan Stojanovski: The International Master with a Blitzing Heart
Known online as TrainerDejan, Dejan Stojanovski is an International Master recognized by FIDE, a title that simply means this player eats Ruy Lopez openings for breakfast and still finds time for a few Sicilian sidesteps.
Dejan’s journey on the 64-square battlefield is nothing short of electrifying. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2906 in March 2024, he displays a blend of sharp tactical play and dogged endurance. Blitz is clearly his playground, having played thousands of rapid-fire games—racking up over 957 wins despite roughly the same number of losses, proving that even the best sometimes get caught off guard by a sneaky knight fork or a mysterious queen sacrifice.
Not just a one-trick pony, Dejan dazzles in bullet chess too, peaking at a speedy 2556, where quick reflexes meet keen chess brains. Even in rapid games, he’s no slouch with a peak rating touching 2573. Clearly, adjusting tempo is his forte, though blitz holds a special place in his heart (and rating charts).
Playing Style & Personality
Dejan prefers to keep his games long and complicated—his average moves per win hover around 81, suggesting a meticulous strategist who enjoys a good endgame battle (he frequently dances through the endgame 79% of the time). While his early resignation rate is modest, it turns out chess isn’t a game for quitters in his book. His comeback rate after losing a piece stands tall at over 90%, showing he’s the kind of player who laughs in the face of adversity—or at least grimaces and then plots the next tactical trick.
If you wake up early, maybe around 7 AM, you're probably more aligned to Dejan's best time to play — an oddly specific but well-honed psychological sweet spot, because who doesn't want to out-calc their opponent before breakfast?
Opening Repertoire: A Little Mystery and a Lot of Fire
Dejan’s most played and successful opening is cunningly dubbed "Top Secret"—no kidding! This inscrutable category includes over 2100 blitz games, with a respectable 42% win rate. When he does unveil an opening, expect classical favorites with a twist: strong performances with the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense Exchange Keres Variation (71% win rate) and the English Opening Symmetrical Variation (75% win rate) show his confidence in strategic richness.
Recent Battles & Rivalries
Recently, Dejan took down opponents such as "NodariousBIG" and "HrvatskiMaher007" with brilliant resignation victories and time scrambles, showcasing not just skill but nerves of steel. His toughest flies buzz around in fierce games against players like “Seochesspie,” whom he's faced over 70 times with mixed results, but hey — that’s true sportsmanship!
Final Check
Between almost 1,000 wins in blitz and razor-sharp bullet sessions, Dejan Stojanovski might just be the world’s most charmingly stubborn chess gladiator. Whether he’s climbing the rating ladder or grinding out long endgames, one thing’s for sure: with "TrainerDejan," the arena always promises spectacular moves and a pinch of mystery.
So next time you hear the clock ticking fast and a queen hissing down the board, keep an eye out — the IM is in the house, ready to blast your king into checkmate.