Zvjezdan Grandić: The Bullet Stormer
Meet Zvjezdan Grandic, a chess player whose name might not be whispered in hushed tones
at classical chess tournaments, but certainly roars on the lightning-fast battlefield of Bullet and Blitz chess!
With a bullet rating soaring past 2600, he’s the kind of player who could make your queen vanish faster than your morning coffee.
Rating Progression & Style
Zvjezdan began his journey in the online chess world around 2009 with solid daily ratings north of 2100.
However, when it comes to Bullet, the real fireworks start from 2013 onward—his bullet rating jumped from a humble 1346 all the way to a blistering peak of 2633 by 2025.
If speed chess were an Olympic sport, Zvjezdan would be the Usain Bolt of the 64 squares.
His playing style? Think fast, strike faster. Favoring tactical brilliance with an astounding 89% comeback rate and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece, Zvjezdan is a relentless fighter who never truly gives up.
Early resignations are rare for him, with a mere 2.37% rate — because he believes every move could be the move!
Record & Dominance
Over the years, Zvjezdan has piled up an impressive record in Bullet: 1,519 wins against 1,178 losses, with 143 draws sprinkled in for good measure. In Blitz, he’s slightly more precise, winning 179 games and losing 107.
And for those slower-paced Daily games, he still flexes his prowess with an 85-67-2 win-loss-draw tally.
Among his secret weapons are openings simply labeled “Top Secret.” Sounds mysterious? Well, the results speak for themselves: a 53.6% win rate in Bullet across 2,832 games, and even higher success in Blitz and Daily variants. Whoever taught Zvjezdan these secrets clearly forgot to include a non-disclosure agreement.
Psychology & Quirks
When it comes to psychological resilience, Zvjezdan has a tilt factor of 20, meaning he can handle the heat before the chessboard turns into a battlefield. His worst days rarely break below 38% win rate in early mornings, but come afternoon and evening, expect him to hit win rates upward of 60%—clearly, he’s a night owl who thrives under moonlight.
In summary, Zvjezdan Grandić is proof that blitzkrieg on the chessboard requires more than just speed—it requires grit, a tactical eye sharp as a razor, and, apparently, a secret playbook. So, next time you play him, better bring your A-game... and maybe an extra coffee.
