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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 -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 GoricPetar Kovac
Current rating (STD)21482393
Peak rating2406 · Oct 20032403 · Jan 2026
Peak age4920
World rank now#11,369#1,799
World rank peak#1,969#1,639
Federation rank now#194#24
Games (career, STD)734459
Months active212124
% white wins37%59%
% black wins38%49%
TPR last 12m (STD)21252354
Activity 12m (games)6057

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

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