Darko Spelec vs Denis Sostaric
Darko Spelec (67, SLO) and Denis Sostaric (38, SLO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 72 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 131 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1878 and 1959, the Elo model gives Sostaric a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1878 vs 1959 (Δ -81)
With Darko Spelec as white
33% Darko21% draw46% Denis
With Denis Sostaric as white
25% Darko17% draw57% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Darko Spelec | Denis Sostaric | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1878 | 1959 |
| Peak rating | 2158 · Jan 2001 | 1982 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 42 | 38 |
| World rank now | #53,707 | #34,833 |
| World rank peak | #17,188 | #30,761 |
| Federation rank now | #328 | #250 |
| Games (career, STD) | 618 | 108 |
| Months active | 220 | 126 |
| % white wins | 44% | 63% |
| % black wins | 41% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1684 | 1931 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 743 | 861 |
Best Win
Darko Spelec
Denis Sostaric
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (72)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Darko Spelec
Denis Sostaric