Boris Kovac vs Joze Gruskovnjak
Boris Kovac (72, FM, SLO) and Joze Gruskovnjak (53, SLO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 27 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2179 and 1958, the Elo model gives Kovac a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2179 vs 1958 (Δ +221)
With Boris Kovac as white
75% Boris13% draw12% Joze
With Joze Gruskovnjak as white
67% Boris16% draw18% Joze
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Kovac | Joze Gruskovnjak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2179 | 1958 |
| Peak rating | 2348 · Jan 2009 | 1988 · Nov 2014 |
| Peak age | 55 | 41 |
| World rank now | #9,332 | #31,979 |
| World rank peak | #3,245 | #30,744 |
| Federation rank now | #92 | #239 |
| Games (career, STD) | 344 | 80 |
| Months active | 218 | 140 |
| % white wins | 58% | 48% |
| % black wins | 49% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2130 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 291 | 90 |
Best Win
Boris Kovac
Joze Gruskovnjak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Boris Kovac
Joze Gruskovnjak