Ilir Seitaj vs Zino Veleshnja
Ilir Seitaj (69, IM, ALB) and Zino Veleshnja (25, FM, ALB) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Veleshnja leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2303 and 2186, the Elo model gives Seitaj a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2303 vs 2186 (Δ +117)
With Ilir Seitaj as white
61% Ilir19% draw20% Zino
With Zino Veleshnja as white
51% Ilir22% draw27% Zino
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilir Seitaj | Zino Veleshnja | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2303 | 2186 |
| Peak rating | 2406 · Apr 2002 | 2304 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 45 | 24 |
| World rank now | #3,995 | #8,926 |
| World rank peak | #1,787 | #3,937 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 386 | 429 |
| Months active | 216 | 165 |
| % white wins | 53% | 55% |
| % black wins | 49% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2150 | 2098 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 67 | 96 |
Best Win
Ilir Seitaj
Zino Veleshnja
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ilir Seitaj
Zino Veleshnja