Domagoj Begic vs Stipe Poljak
Domagoj Begic (20, CRO) and Stipe Poljak (20, CRO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 40 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2137 and 2156, the Elo model gives Poljak a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2137 vs 2156 (Δ -19)
With Domagoj Begic as white
40% Domagoj25% draw35% Stipe
With Stipe Poljak as white
31% Domagoj23% draw46% Stipe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Domagoj Begic | Stipe Poljak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2137 | 2156 |
| Peak rating | 2141 · Feb 2026 | 2162 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 19 |
| World rank now | #12,233 | #10,841 |
| World rank peak | #11,622 | #10,380 |
| Federation rank now | #207 | #185 |
| Games (career, STD) | 330 | 378 |
| Months active | 90 | 96 |
| % white wins | 51% | 49% |
| % black wins | 51% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2146 | 2157 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 134 | 117 |
Best Win
Domagoj Begic
Stipe Poljak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Domagoj Begic
Stipe Poljak