Darko Sardi vs Nikola Makaj
Darko Sardi (57, CRO) and Nikola Makaj (41, CRO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 51 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1922 and 1927, the Elo model gives Makaj a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1922 vs 1927 (Δ -5)
With Darko Sardi as white
43% Darko22% draw35% Nikola
With Nikola Makaj as white
34% Darko21% draw45% Nikola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Darko Sardi | Nikola Makaj | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1922-2 | 1927 |
| Peak rating | 2018 · May 2011 | 2003 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 42 | 26 |
| World rank now | #42,750 | #40,480 |
| World rank peak | #27,715 | #33,246 |
| Federation rank now | #780 | #789 |
| Games (career, STD) | 303 | 107 |
| Months active | 175 | 173 |
| % white wins | 51% | 53% |
| % black wins | 51% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1706 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 502 | 0 |
Best Win
Darko Sardi
Nikola Makaj
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Darko Sardi
Nikola Makaj