Branko Rogulj vs Ivan Zaja
Branko Rogulj (75, IM, CRO) and Ivan Zaja (61, GM, CRO) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Zaja leads with 1 wins to 0, with 14 draws — a 93% draw rate. Their last meeting at S: 16. Open Hum na Sutli 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2250 and 2394, the Elo model gives Zaja a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2250 vs 2394 (Δ -144)
With Branko Rogulj as white
24% Branko21% draw55% Ivan
With Ivan Zaja as white
17% Branko18% draw65% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Branko Rogulj | Ivan Zaja | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2250-18 | 2394-6 |
| Peak rating | 2460 · Jul 2001 | 2516 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 50 | 47 |
| World rank now | #5,817 | #1,783 |
| World rank peak | #891 | #627 |
| Federation rank now | #95 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,070 | 925 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 56% | 52% |
| % black wins | 51% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2210 | 2349 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 289 | 83 |
Best Win
Branko Rogulj
Ivan Zaja
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Branko Rogulj
Ivan Zaja