Hrvoje Sipic vs Petar Kovac
Hrvoje Sipic (42, CRO) and Petar Kovac (20, FM, CRO) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Kovac leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2180 and 2393, the Elo model gives Kovac a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2180 vs 2393 (Δ -213)
With Hrvoje Sipic as white
18% Hrvoje18% draw65% Petar
With Petar Kovac as white
12% Hrvoje15% draw73% Petar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hrvoje Sipic | Petar Kovac | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2180 | 2393 |
| Peak rating | 2268 · Jan 2007 | 2403 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 20 |
| World rank now | #9,276 | #1,799 |
| World rank peak | #6,231 | #1,639 |
| Federation rank now | #154 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 363 | 459 |
| Months active | 217 | 124 |
| % white wins | 50% | 59% |
| % black wins | 48% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2139 | 2354 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 133 | 57 |
Best Win
Hrvoje Sipic
Petar Kovac
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hrvoje Sipic
Petar Kovac