Esad Goric vs Petar Kovac
Esad Goric (72, IM, CRO) and Petar Kovac (20, FM, CRO) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Kovac leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2148 and 2393, the Elo model gives Kovac a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2148 vs 2393 (Δ -245)
With Esad Goric as white
15% Esad16% draw69% Petar
With Petar Kovac as white
10% Esad14% draw77% Petar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Esad Goric | Petar Kovac | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2148 | 2393 |
| Peak rating | 2406 · Oct 2003 | 2403 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 49 | 20 |
| World rank now | #11,369 | #1,799 |
| World rank peak | #1,969 | #1,639 |
| Federation rank now | #194 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 734 | 459 |
| Months active | 212 | 124 |
| % white wins | 37% | 59% |
| % black wins | 38% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2125 | 2354 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 60 | 57 |
Best Win
Esad Goric
Petar Kovac
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Esad Goric
Petar Kovac