Dragan Simic vs Denis Sostaric
Dragan Simic (56, FM, SLO) and Denis Sostaric (38, SLO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 63 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 100 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2153 and 1959, the Elo model gives Simic a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2153 vs 1959 (Δ +194)
With Dragan Simic as white
72% Dragan14% draw14% Denis
With Denis Sostaric as white
63% Dragan17% draw20% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dragan Simic | Denis Sostaric | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2153 | 1959 |
| Peak rating | 2310 · Jan 2011 | 1982 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 41 | 38 |
| World rank now | #10,875 | #34,832 |
| World rank peak | #4,628 | #30,761 |
| Federation rank now | #115 | #250 |
| Games (career, STD) | 173 | 108 |
| Months active | 217 | 125 |
| % white wins | 57% | 64% |
| % black wins | 51% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1931 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 416 | 827 |
Best Win
Dragan Simic
Denis Sostaric
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (63)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dragan Simic
Denis Sostaric