Zoran Stojcevski FM

Zoran Stojcevski – The Relentless Tactician

Meet Zoran Stojcevski, also known in the chess realm as zocpoc71, a formidable FIDE Master whose sharp mind and unwavering passion for chess have earned him a well-deserved spot among titled players. With a peak blitz rating soaring above 2800 and bullet highs touching the mid-2500s, Zoran’s prowess on the board is nothing short of impressive.

Since his humble bullet beginnings in 2021 with a perfect 1-0 streak, Zoran quickly polished his skills and jumped into the limelight, engaging in thousands of games with a penchant for dazzling tactics and multitudes of sharp endgames. Averaging over 2300 in bullet and consistently holding a 2500+ blitz rating, his game style combines patience with explosive bursts of brilliance — somewhat like a strategic ninja, just with pawns and knights instead of shurikens.

Zoran’s playing style reveals a master’s love for the endgame, participating in them nearly 85% of the time, with an average finish around 75 moves for wins, meaning his opponents better be ready for a marathon, not a sprint. The “EarlyResignationRate” is a modest 23%, which means he likes to wrestle until the bitter end, or until his opponent runs out of coffee.

This player is no stranger to the psychological rollercoaster of chess. With a tilt factor of 16, Zoran manages to keep his cool well enough, though even he has to admit 9 PM is prime time for those wizard-like moves — check out his peak performances around that hour!

Opening Secrets

Zoran prefers keeping things "Top Secret" in bullet games, battling out over 3,000 matches with a win rate just over 43%. In his blitz repertoire, he dabbles expertly with a buffet of classical defenses like the Ruy Lopez, Alapin Sicilian, and the ever-tricky Caro-Kann, showing a versatile and tactical mindset ready to adapt to any challenger.

Recent Battles

Among recent victories, one shining game featured a Caro-Kann defense where Zoran's meticulous play forced his opponent to resign after a tense strategic duel, showcasing patience, precision, and a killer endgame.

Losses are rare but instructive, including a hard-fought French Defense match where Zoran clocked out on time — hey, even grandmasters aren’t immune to the clock’s tyranny!

Fun Facts & Stats

• Longest winning streak: 12 games (because once on a roll, he’s unstoppable)
• Comeback rate: Nearly 88% – he throws in surprise punches when the chips are down
• Win rate after losing a piece: 40% (don’t underestimate his resourcefulness)
• White pieces yield a slightly higher success rate at 43%

Off the 64 squares, Zoran is probably contemplating his next opening innovation or maybe strategizing how to finally beat that pesky opponent who always seems a move ahead. One thing's certain: this FIDE Master’s journey is one of grit, humor, and undeniable talent — a chess story worth following move by move.