Esad Goric vs Stevo Hodak
Esad Goric (72, IM, CRO) and Stevo Hodak (59, FM, CRO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 16 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 58 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2148 and 2080, the Elo model gives Goric a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2148 vs 2080 (Δ +68)
With Esad Goric as white
55% Esad20% draw26% Stevo
With Stevo Hodak as white
43% Esad24% draw33% Stevo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Esad Goric | Stevo Hodak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2148 | 2080 |
| Peak rating | 2406 · Oct 2003 | 2343 · Jul 2002 |
| Peak age | 49 | 35 |
| World rank now | #11,369 | #17,329 |
| World rank peak | #1,969 | #3,511 |
| Federation rank now | #194 | #318 |
| Games (career, STD) | 734 | 399 |
| Months active | 212 | 217 |
| % white wins | 37% | 44% |
| % black wins | 38% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2125 | 2072 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 60 | 66 |
Best Win
Esad Goric
Stevo Hodak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Esad Goric
Stevo Hodak