Branimir Certic vs Aleksandar M Popovic
Branimir Certic (63, IM, SRB) and Aleksandar M Popovic (59, FM, SRB) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Certic leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2276 and 2116, the Elo model gives Certic a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2276 vs 2116 (Δ +160)
With Branimir Certic as white
67% Branimir16% draw16% Aleksandar
With Aleksandar M Popovic as white
58% Branimir19% draw23% Aleksandar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Branimir Certic | Aleksandar M Popovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2276 | 2116 |
| Peak rating | 2424 · Jul 2004 | 2325 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 41 | 42 |
| World rank now | #4,858 | #13,455 |
| World rank peak | #1,465 | #4,075 |
| Federation rank now | #128 | #469 |
| Games (career, STD) | 335 | 666 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 40% |
| % black wins | 34% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1962 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 17 | 0 |
Best Win
Branimir Certic
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).
Branimir Certic
Aleksandar M Popovic