Boris Markoja vs Maj Zirkelbach
Boris Markoja (28, IM, SLO) and Maj Zirkelbach (28, FM, SLO) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Markoja leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2469 and 2282, the Elo model gives Markoja a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2469 vs 2282 (Δ +187)
With Boris Markoja as white
70% Boris16% draw14% Maj
With Maj Zirkelbach as white
61% Boris20% draw20% Maj
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Boris Markoja | Maj Zirkelbach | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2469 | 2282 |
| Peak rating | 2477 · Jan 2025 | 2321 · Aug 2021 |
| Peak age | 27 | 23 |
| World rank now | #848 | #4,644 |
| World rank peak | #785 | #3,905 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #45 |
| Games (career, STD) | 831 | 396 |
| Months active | 188 | 170 |
| % white wins | 50% | 57% |
| % black wins | 40% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2485 | 2367 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 3 | 75 |
Best Win
Boris Markoja
Maj Zirkelbach
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).
Boris Markoja
Maj Zirkelbach