Djuro Skaric: The Veleamater Who Became a FIDE Master
Meet the Player
Djuro Skaric, better known on the server as Veleamater, is a FIDE Master with a handle that still salutes the amateur spirit. He lists Rapid as his preferred time control, and his Rapid peak of 2191 (2023-12-26) proves he knows what he is doing when the clock is forgiving. His blitz peak of 2619 (2026-07-02) proves he can handle the clock when it is not.
With more than 22,000 analyzed games, Skaric is less a casual enthusiast and more a one-person chess marathon. The username may wink at amateur roots, but the title on his profile says otherwise.
The Numbers Behind the Madness
Djuro's blitz record is a monument to persistence: 4,082 wins, 4,188 losses and 590 draws. In bullet, he has crossed the 12,000 game mark. His longest winning streak reached 16 games, while his longest losing streak hit 23, a stretch that would make most players quit forever. He did not quit.
His strength adjusted win rate is highest in Rapid at 68%, which suggests he knows exactly which time control suits him best, even if his play history suggests he plays everything.
Opening Repertoire: Brave or Bananas?
Open a Skaric game and you will likely meet the Amar Gambit or the Caro-Kann Defense. He has played the Amar Gambit over 700 times in blitz, a choice that is either deeply researched or gloriously chaotic. His Rapid results with the Czech Defense are stunning: 14 wins in 15 games, a 93% success rate.
He also enjoys the Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit, an opening that sounds like a spell from a fantasy novel and often plays like one.
Foes and Frenemies
Djuro's most frequent rival is Paul Rohwer, who has faced him 62 times. Skaric won 40 of those encounters. Against Veronika Shubenkova, the story flips: she beat him 37 times. Every hero needs a foil, and every chess player needs someone who always seems to have their number.
Fun Facts From the Data
- His best time to play is 3 AM, where he wins 58% of the time. Night owl chess is real.
- He recovers from losing positions 85.94% of the time, making him a dangerous player to underestimate.
- He only resigns early 1.01% of the time. He will make you work for every point.
- His average game lasts around 75 moves, so bring snacks.