Heinz Wirz vs Branko Filipovic
Heinz Wirz (67, SUI) and Branko Filipovic (69, IM, SUI) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Filipovic leads the classical series 6–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1974 and 2199, the Elo model gives Filipovic a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1974 vs 2199 (Δ -225)
With Heinz Wirz as white
17% Heinz16% draw67% Branko
With Branko Filipovic as white
12% Heinz13% draw75% Branko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Heinz Wirz | Branko Filipovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1974 | 2199 |
| Peak rating | 2216 · Oct 2002 | 2462 · Jul 2001 |
| Peak age | 43 | 44 |
| World rank now | #31,868 | #8,226 |
| World rank peak | #11,249 | #866 |
| Federation rank now | #500 | #113 |
| Games (career, STD) | 554 | 1,107 |
| Months active | 214 | 217 |
| % white wins | 47% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1920 | 2151 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 54 | 101 |
Best Win
Heinz Wirz
Branko Filipovic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Heinz Wirz
Branko Filipovic