Fran Topalic vs Petar Kovac
Fran Topalic (22, CRO) and Petar Kovac (20, FM, CRO) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Kovac leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2068 and 2393, the Elo model gives Kovac a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2068 vs 2393 (Δ -325)
With Fran Topalic as white
9% Fran13% draw78% Petar
With Petar Kovac as white
6% Fran11% draw83% Petar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fran Topalic | Petar Kovac | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2068 | 2393 |
| Peak rating | 2091 · May 2025 | 2403 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 20 |
| World rank now | #18,656 | #1,799 |
| World rank peak | #15,685 | #1,639 |
| Federation rank now | #344 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 329 | 459 |
| Months active | 118 | 125 |
| % white wins | 48% | 59% |
| % black wins | 40% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2051 | 2354 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 57 |
Best Win
Fran Topalic
Petar Kovac
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
Petar Kovac