Blazimir Kovacevic vs Zdenko Kozul
Blazimir Kovacevic (51, GM, CRO) and Zdenko Kozul (60, GM, CRO) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Kozul leads with 7 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at R: GRAND PRIX HSS - 2026. Rapid saw Kozul prevail. With current classical ratings of 2397 and 2493, the Elo model gives Kozul a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2397 vs 2493 (Δ -96)
With Blazimir Kovacevic as white
29% Blazimir25% draw46% Zdenko
With Zdenko Kozul as white
21% Blazimir21% draw57% Zdenko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Blazimir Kovacevic | Zdenko Kozul | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2397+4 | 2493 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Apr 2005 | 2640 · Oct 2004 |
| Peak age | 30 | 38 |
| World rank now | #1,732 | #634 |
| World rank peak | #557 | #56 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,371 | 1,767 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 46% | 54% |
| % black wins | 36% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2349 | 2478 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 54 | 72 |
Best Win
Blazimir Kovacevic
Zdenko Kozul
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Blazimir Kovacevic
Zdenko Kozul