Ljubisha Andonovski - The FIDE Master with a Blitzing Spirit
Known in the chess circuits simply as Ljubisha (or by some mysterious "truki"), this FIDE Master has been storming through the 64 squares with a style as unpredictable as a cat on a keyboard. Earning the respected FIDE Master title, Ljubisha’s journey is a testament to sheer dedication and a pinch of blitz-inspired madness.
Starting with modest ratings in blitz chess during 2015, where the max hover hovered around 2246, Ljubisha's rating trajectory has been nothing short of a roller coaster—emerging stronger and faster every year. The peak blitz rating nudged close to 2494 in 2023, proving Ljubisha’s devilish prowess in rapid-fire battles. And if you thought blitz was thrilling, their rapid chess ratings soared to an impressive 2554 in 2024, ready to rip apart defenses with speed and precision.
With a record boasting over 26,000 blitz wins out of around 53,000 games, Ljubisha embodies resilience—most notably flaunting a comeback rate of over 90%! That’s right, when down a piece, the comeback kid’s win rate sits at a perfect 100%, making opponents wonder if their lost pieces turned into tactical boomerangs.
Ljubisha approaches the chessboard like a grand strategist who’s also secretly a prankster. The average moves per game hover around 77, indicating deep battles where Ljubisha patiently dissects the opposition with the precision of a surgeon, and then delivers the final blow—preferably with a bit of flair.
Some say Ljubisha’s variation on the opening is "Top Secret," but based on a staggering 33,427 games employing it with a 50% win rate, maybe the secret’s out: keep your opponent guessing or be prepared to lose your queen. When the pressure is on, Ljubisha’s endgame frequency is over 83%, turning tense finishes into opportunities for majestic victories—or epic draws, when the stars don't align.
Psychological battles? No sweat. Tilt factors are low, proving Ljubisha keeps calm and carries on even after a grueling loss. The small early resignation rate (just 0.58%) hints that giving up is not in Ljubisha’s playbook.
With favorite opponents like slave-trajkoski (140 games) and orestn (107 games), Ljubisha has proven time and again that endurance and consistency win the day – at least until chess gods decide otherwise.
So, for those who challenge Ljubisha Andonovski, beware: you’re up against a master with tactical flair, lightning speed, and a comeback spirit that refuses to quit. Whether you're queued for a blitz battle or a rapid duel, the board is set – may the best move win!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Slave Trajkoski | 71W / 64L / 5D | |
| Jura Ochkoos | 50W / 46L / 11D | |
| Bar del fico | 43W / 40L / 3D | |
| Darko Jelen | 38W / 40L / 5D | |
| cruz29 | 36W / 36L / 7D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2431 | 2554 | ||
| 2023 | 2420 | 1501 | ||
| 2022 | 2235 | 1501 | ||
| 2021 | 1692 | 2467 | 899 | 1501 |
| 2020 | 2307 | |||
| 2019 | 2407 | 763 | ||
| 2018 | 2277 | |||
| 2017 | 1861 | 2251 | 1501 | |
| 2016 | 2226 | 1314 | ||
| 2015 | 2161 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 809W / 516L / 122D | 755W / 574L / 113D | 79.4 |
| 2023 | 2940W / 2235L / 317D | 2560W / 2638L / 318D | 78.5 |
| 2022 | 2688W / 2020L / 300D | 2310W / 2388L / 316D | 78.7 |
| 2021 | 1674W / 1264L / 169D | 1516W / 1403L / 205D | 78.3 |
| 2020 | 952W / 796L / 104D | 823W / 925L / 105D | 79.1 |
| 2019 | 1093W / 985L / 138D | 964W / 1130L / 144D | 77.1 |
| 2018 | 806W / 676L / 89D | 730W / 734L / 103D | 78.7 |
| 2017 | 1485W / 1194L / 146D | 1262W / 1404L / 181D | 78.0 |
| 2016 | 1773W / 1400L / 202D | 1510W / 1573L / 230D | 80.6 |
| 2015 | 314W / 201L / 37D | 270W / 253L / 31D | 79.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 59 | 37 | 17 | 5 | 62.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 54 | 25 | 23 | 6 | 46.3% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 50 | 27 | 19 | 4 | 54.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 42 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 64.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 35 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 74.3% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 34 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 70.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 32 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 32 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 59.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 28 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation | 25 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 56.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2028 | 969 | 953 | 106 | 47.8% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 2015 | 1116 | 779 | 120 | 55.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2004 | 1020 | 849 | 135 | 50.9% |
| Australian Defense | 1276 | 678 | 535 | 63 | 53.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1169 | 541 | 560 | 68 | 46.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 1122 | 558 | 493 | 71 | 49.7% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 1117 | 553 | 491 | 73 | 49.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1109 | 560 | 481 | 68 | 50.5% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 1037 | 565 | 416 | 56 | 54.5% |
| Modern | 993 | 530 | 416 | 47 | 53.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 17 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 35.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Paulsen Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Czech Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 29 | 2 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |