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Miroslav Žufić IM

Username: Zufi1811

Location: Pula

Playing Since: 2015-12-23 (Inactive)

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Blitz: 2520
4628W / 3828L / 561D
Bullet: 2150
20W / 9L / 0D

Miroslav Žufić - International Master Extraordinaire

Title: International Master (IM) granted by FIDE

Miroslav Žufić, known in the chess circles also as Zufi1811, is a formidable presence on the blitz chess battlefield. With lightning reflexes and razor-sharp tactical awareness, Miroslav delights opponents and spectators alike by turning even the most chaotic of blitz games into masterful displays of strategy.

Chess Journey & Playing Style

Starting from a Blitz rating just above 1300 in 2015, Miroslav's rapid ascent to over 2500 by 2021 is nothing short of impressive. Their average game is a thoughtful 70+ moves when winning — yes, even in blitz — proving patience and calculation coexist beautifully with speed.

A known specialist in endgames, with an 83% endgame frequency, Miroslav’s games often turn into thrilling marathons where intense calculations and subtle positional nuances come to the fore. They are famous for a comeback rate of 90%! and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, showcasing resilience that could frighten even the sturdiest of kings.

Ratings & Records

Blitz fireworks are Miroslav’s forte, peaking at a rating of 2669 in 2021, with a record 62.5% average win rate when playing with the white pieces and a respectable 48% with black. Bullet chess? A sneak peek: a 68.97% win rate and flashes of brilliance that keep viewers on edge.

With a longest winning streak of 13 games, this champion knows how to find the hot streak when it counts. Just don’t expect the current streak to be that long – even titans need a rest!

The Opponents & Rivalries

Miroslav faces a colorful cast of characters in online duels. From opponents like "warlordx" to "chess_dog06," they boast astonishing win rates against some (like a 100% clean sweep against chess_dog06) and a few tricky foes where the scoreboard isn’t as friendly.

Interestingly, the mysterious and "Top Secret" openings have been the playground of choice, with over 9000 games played and a solid 51% win rate. Clearly, some secrets do lead to victory!

Psychology & Quirks

Known for a tilt factor of 9, Miroslav doesn’t toss pieces off the board at the first hiccup – they recover like a chess cat with nine lives. Casual vs rated games? Miroslav’s rated game wins out by over 50%, indicating a true competitive spirit undercover beneath the friendly demeanor.

In Conclusion

Miroslav Žufić personifies the perfect blend of speed, strategy, and an iron will. Whether blitzing or bulleting, this International Master serves up chess lessons sprinkled with excitement and determination, proving every game truly counts. So next time you see the name Zufi1811 light up your screen, get ready for a chess rollercoaster—just hold on to your queen!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Florescu Codrut Constantin 40W / 24L / 7D
Lennis Martinez Ramirez 22W / 42L / 4D
oganromchess 31W / 35L / 2D
Deepweb2020 26W / 27L / 0D
WarlordX 21W / 22L / 5D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2021 2520
2020 2493
2019 2363
2018 2436
2017 2396
2016 2391
2015 1921 2200
Rating by Year201520162017201820192020202125202200YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2021 1731W / 1269L / 187D 1559W / 1442L / 191D 76.7
2020 323W / 235L / 38D 268W / 283L / 41D 77.7
2019 10W / 8L / 1D 8W / 16L / 1D 83.1
2018 54W / 43L / 10D 54W / 41L / 8D 78.2
2017 76W / 54L / 13D 67W / 79L / 8D 78.3
2016 233W / 164L / 25D 202W / 180L / 33D 77.4
2015 33W / 12L / 1D 30W / 11L / 4D 72.8

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 9017 4628 3828 561 51.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 29 20 9 0 69.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 9 1