Gary W Lane vs Igor Bjelobrk
Gary W Lane (62, IM, AUS) and Igor Bjelobrk (44, IM, AUS) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Bjelobrk leads with 6 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Oceania Zonal 3.6 Open drew. With current classical ratings of 2198 and 2380, the Elo model gives Bjelobrk a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2198 vs 2380 (Δ -182)
With Gary W Lane as white
20% Gary19% draw60% Igor
With Igor Bjelobrk as white
14% Gary16% draw70% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gary W Lane | Igor Bjelobrk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2198-2 | 2380-8 |
| Peak rating | 2449 · Apr 2004 | 2407 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 40 | 38 |
| World rank now | #8,276 | #2,036 |
| World rank peak | #1,036 | #1,739 |
| Federation rank now | #35 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 722 | 382 |
| Months active | 214 | 217 |
| % white wins | 59% | 64% |
| % black wins | 51% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2122 | 2213 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 71 | 65 |
Best Win
Gary W Lane
Igor Bjelobrk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gary W Lane
Igor Bjelobrk