Grandmaster Zvonko Stanojoski - The Chess Dynamo Known as Ucitelot
Meet Zvonko Stanojoski, proudly bearing the prestigious title of Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE. On the battlegrounds of 64 squares, Zvonko—also known by the formidable username Ucitelot—is a daring strategist whose blitz games could make even the most seasoned opponents sweat.
Early Years and Rise
From humble beginnings to the dizzying heights of chess mastery, Zvonko's journey was anything but a straight path. With an average blitz rating creeping steadily into the 2500s and a peak blitz rating smashing through the 2600 barrier as recent as 2024, this grandmaster isn’t just a player; he's a force of nature on the board.
Playing Style
Known for his tenacity, Zvonko's approach to chess blends careful preparation with relentless pressure. His games typically last around 80 moves—because why rush when you can outplay your opponent in the long haul? His low early resignation rate (just 15%) and high comeback skill (a staggering 85%) show a gritty fighter who refuses to give up without a tussle.
Whether wielding the white or black pieces, Zvonko boasts impressive win rates: nearly 60% with white and over 57% with black, often controlling the game from the shadows like a grandmaster ninja.
Opening Repertoire
When it comes to openings, Zvonko is enigmatically labeled as "Top Secret" by his critics—probably because no one quite knows what to expect but everyone fears it. Among his known weapons in blitz battles: the Sicilian Defense's fried dishes and the clever Caro-Kann variations. His win rate in these tried-and-tested battlegrounds hovers comfortably near 60%, proving he’s a chef serving checkmates with a side of finesse.
Battle Record and Streaks
With over 11,900 blitz victories logged (yes, you read that right), Zvonko's playbook is thick with tales of triumph. His longest winning streak epic enough to rival a Netflix series: 27 games straight. Meanwhile, even his losses are few and far between, with only one losing streak topping out at eight.
Chronicles from the Arena
Just recently, on May 31, 2025, Zvonko (as Ucitelot) showcased his artistic prowess in a nail-biting blitz victory against Magnetus_Chess, wielding the Philidor Defense with the precision of a surgeon. His games reveal an unfazed coolness under pressure and the undeniable aura of a champion who’s been through the chess wars and emerged victorious.
When and How to Catch Him
If you ever want to watch Zvonko in action, mornings at 6 AM (the grandmaster’s secret weapon time) or the early hours between 6 and 7 AM are when he's at his sharpest. His win rate during these hours peaks, making it the perfect time for other players to either bring their A-game or simply spectate the master at work.
Final Thoughts
Zvonko Stanojoski—Grandmaster, blitz wizard, and unrelenting competitor—is not just a player; he's a legend weaving his story one game at a time. Chess may be a battle of wits, but with Zvonko on the board, it's an epic saga worth watching.
Warning to opponents: When facing Ucitelot, prepare for a marathon, and remember, the early bird may catch the worm, but the grandmaster eats the whole breakfast!
What You're Doing Well
Zvonko, your recent games demonstrate a strong command of various popular openings such as the Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation and several Sicilian Defense variations. Your win rates in these lines are impressive, consistently above 55%, with some reaching near 64% like in the Ruy Lopez Exchange. This familiarity gives you a solid foundation going into middlegame positions.
- Consistent ability to convert advantages into wins in complex positions, showing good tactical skills.
- Strong endgame technique, as seen in your ability to press advantages and force resignations.
- Good time management overall in blitz games, which is crucial for maintaining quality moves under time pressure.
- Positive upward trend in rating over the last 3 and 6 months, indicating ongoing improvement.
Areas to Focus On for Improvement
Despite your many strengths, your games show some recurring themes where you can focus effort to raise your performance further:
- Handling Counterattack Pressure: In your most recent loss, you allowed your opponent to generate strong counterplay against your king's position. Working on defensive resources and prophylactic moves can help reduce the risk of being overrun.
- Opening Stability Against Aggressive Lines: While your win rate is good in popular openings, analyze some of the positions where you lost or drew to find if there are specific variations or ideas that trouble you. This will make your opening repertoire tougher to crack.
- Maintaining Composure in Critical Moments: Quick tactical oversights sometimes surface when the clock gets low. Practicing tactical puzzles with short time limits or doing focused blitz sessions on calculation accuracy can help.
- Expanding Knowledge of Less Familiar Endings: Some games ended in draws or lost positions where deeper knowledge could have swung the result. Studying tricky endgames relevant to your openings will add confidence and skill converting small advantages.
Next Steps for Training
To continue progressing steadily and make the most of your current rating momentum, consider these approaches:
- Review your recent lost and drawn games to pinpoint the critical moments and recurring mistakes.
- Incorporate focused opening preparation on your less comfortable lines, using databases and engine analysis.
- Regularly solve tactical puzzles under timed conditions to enhance calculation speed and accuracy.
- Study instructive endgames from your recent games and master key theoretical positions relevant to your playstyle.
- Maintain your current training balance as the rating trend slope shows positive growth while preventing overtraining fatigue.
Summary
Your strong foundational knowledge and consistent winning are evident in your blitz performances. By sharpening your defense against active counterplay and reinforcing your opening and endgame knowledge, you can continue elevating your results. Keep capitalizing on your strengths, and use your recent wins as motivation for steady progress.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| avatar0107200 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Guillermo Camacho Martínez | 9W / 7L / 4D | View |
| nocturneop | 1W / 2L / 0D | View |
| Jack Rodgers | 2W / 2L / 2D | View |
| reyenigma_on_youtube | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| michael124667 | 160W / 95L / 57D | View Games |
| Felix Izeta Txabarri | 84W / 56L / 23D | View Games |
| Stanoje Jovic | 67W / 46L / 23D | View Games |
| Julian Estrada | 71W / 37L / 22D | View Games |
| Henrik Dalsgaard | 69W / 47L / 12D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2572 | 2686 | 2517 | |
| 2024 | 2635 | 2517 | ||
| 2023 | 2563 | |||
| 2022 | 2554 | 2439 | 2517 | |
| 2021 | 2555 | |||
| 2020 | 2255 | 2419 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 491W / 277L / 115D | 436W / 319L / 126D | 86.1 |
| 2024 | 799W / 397L / 190D | 689W / 506L / 193D | 86.4 |
| 2023 | 1016W / 519L / 266D | 977W / 579L / 242D | 86.3 |
| 2022 | 1227W / 680L / 277D | 1256W / 671L / 279D | 85.7 |
| 2021 | 1916W / 580L / 255D | 1896W / 635L / 250D | 80.6 |
| 2020 | 908W / 502L / 186D | 811W / 574L / 206D | 85.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 824 | 523 | 169 | 132 | 63.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 792 | 445 | 258 | 89 | 56.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 746 | 427 | 244 | 75 | 57.2% |
| Benko Gambit | 718 | 414 | 209 | 95 | 57.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 677 | 403 | 174 | 100 | 59.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 509 | 300 | 147 | 62 | 58.9% |
| Sicilian Defense | 499 | 280 | 151 | 68 | 56.1% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 484 | 273 | 156 | 55 | 56.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 420 | 246 | 122 | 52 | 58.6% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 412 | 259 | 101 | 52 | 62.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: King's English Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Modern Bc4 Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 27 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |