Drasko Begus vs Novica Trifunovic
Drasko Begus (56, FM, SRB) and Novica Trifunovic (24, SRB) have never met in classical OTB, but played 6 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 15 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2239 and 2082, the Elo model gives Begus a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2239 vs 2082 (Δ +157)
With Drasko Begus as white
67% Drasko16% draw17% Novica
With Novica Trifunovic as white
57% Drasko19% draw23% Novica
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Drasko Begus | Novica Trifunovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2239 | 2082 |
| Peak rating | 2345 · Nov 2012 | 2153 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 42 | 22 |
| World rank now | #6,292 | #17,136 |
| World rank peak | #3,271 | #10,527 |
| Federation rank now | #170 | #576 |
| Games (career, STD) | 244 | 322 |
| Months active | 217 | 134 |
| % white wins | 55% | 47% |
| % black wins | 50% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2185 | 2100 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 83 |
Best Win
Drasko Begus
Novica Trifunovic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Drasko Begus
Novica Trifunovic