Christian Bauer vs Branko Filipovic
Christian Bauer (49, GM, FRA) and Branko Filipovic (69, IM, SUI) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Bauer leads with 9 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at SMM 2021 NLA round 4-5 saw Bauer prevail. With current classical ratings of 2557 and 2199, the Elo model gives Bauer a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2557 vs 2199 (Δ +358)
With Christian Bauer as white
85% Christian11% draw4% Branko
With Branko Filipovic as white
80% Christian13% draw7% Branko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Christian Bauer | Branko Filipovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2557 | 2199 |
| Peak rating | 2682 · Aug 2012 | 2462 · Jul 2001 |
| Peak age | 35 | 44 |
| World rank now | #277 | #8,226 |
| World rank peak | #57 | #866 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #113 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,139 | 1,107 |
| Months active | 220 | 217 |
| % white wins | 68% | 51% |
| % black wins | 56% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2506 | 2151 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 358 | 101 |
Best Win
Christian Bauer
Branko Filipovic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Christian Bauer
Branko Filipovic