Borko Lajthajm vs Aleksandar M Popovic
Borko Lajthajm (50, GM, SRB) and Aleksandar M Popovic (59, FM, SRB) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Lajthajm leads the classical series 6–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2253 and 2116, the Elo model gives Lajthajm a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2253 vs 2116 (Δ +137)
With Borko Lajthajm as white
64% Borko17% draw18% Aleksandar
With Aleksandar M Popovic as white
54% Borko20% draw25% Aleksandar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Borko Lajthajm | Aleksandar M Popovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2253 | 2116 |
| Peak rating | 2539 · Apr 2014 | 2325 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 38 | 42 |
| World rank now | #5,700 | #13,455 |
| World rank peak | #504 | #4,075 |
| Federation rank now | #149 | #469 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,690 | 666 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 52% | 40% |
| % black wins | 48% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2233 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 243 | 0 |
Best Win
Borko Lajthajm
Aleksandar M Popovic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Borko Lajthajm
Aleksandar M Popovic