Goran Segovic vs Nikola Makaj
Goran Segovic (43, FM, CRO) and Nikola Makaj (41, CRO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 20 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 47 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2228 and 1927, the Elo model gives Segovic a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2228 vs 1927 (Δ +301)
With Goran Segovic as white
82% Goran11% draw7% Nikola
With Nikola Makaj as white
76% Goran13% draw11% Nikola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Goran Segovic | Nikola Makaj | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2228-32 | 1927 |
| Peak rating | 2324 · Nov 2022 | 2003 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 39 | 26 |
| World rank now | #6,777 | #40,480 |
| World rank peak | #3,417 | #33,246 |
| Federation rank now | #110 | #789 |
| Games (career, STD) | 295 | 107 |
| Months active | 213 | 173 |
| % white wins | 71% | 53% |
| % black wins | 69% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2184 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 296 | 0 |
Best Win
Goran Segovic
Nikola Makaj
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Goran Segovic
Nikola Makaj