Fran Topalic vs Jan Babler
Fran Topalic (22, CRO) and Jan Babler (18, CRO) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Babler leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2068 and 2074, the Elo model gives Babler a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2068 vs 2074 (Δ -6)
With Fran Topalic as white
43% Fran23% draw34% Jan
With Jan Babler as white
33% Fran23% draw45% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fran Topalic | Jan Babler | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2068 | 2074 |
| Peak rating | 2091 · May 2025 | 2122 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 21 | 17 |
| World rank now | #18,654 | #17,958 |
| World rank peak | #15,685 | #13,273 |
| Federation rank now | #344 | #325 |
| Games (career, STD) | 329 | 337 |
| Months active | 117 | 103 |
| % white wins | 48% | 49% |
| % black wins | 40% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2051 | 2079 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 114 |
Best Win
Fran Topalic
Jan Babler
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Fran Topalic
Jan Babler