Franc Ashiku vs Zino Veleshnja
Franc Ashiku (33, IM, ALB) and Zino Veleshnja (25, FM, ALB) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Ashiku leads with 9 wins to 0, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kampionati Kombetar Individual Finalet 2025 saw Ashiku prevail. With current classical ratings of 2388 and 2186, the Elo model gives Ashiku a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2388 vs 2186 (Δ +202)
With Franc Ashiku as white
72% Franc15% draw13% Zino
With Zino Veleshnja as white
63% Franc18% draw19% Zino
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Franc Ashiku | Zino Veleshnja | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2388 | 2186 |
| Peak rating | 2428 · Dec 2021 | 2304 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 24 |
| World rank now | #1,889 | #8,926 |
| World rank peak | #1,396 | #3,937 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 497 | 429 |
| Months active | 190 | 165 |
| % white wins | 54% | 55% |
| % black wins | 49% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2342 | 2098 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 96 |
Best Win
Franc Ashiku
Zino Veleshnja
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Franc Ashiku
Zino Veleshnja