Ivan Zaja vs Zdenko Plenkovic
Ivan Zaja (61, GM, CRO) and Zdenko Plenkovic (42, IM, CRO) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Plenkovic leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2394 and 2350, the Elo model gives Zaja a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2394 vs 2350 (Δ +44)
With Ivan Zaja as white
49% Ivan24% draw27% Zdenko
With Zdenko Plenkovic as white
37% Ivan28% draw35% Zdenko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivan Zaja | Zdenko Plenkovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2394-6 | 2350-4 |
| Peak rating | 2516 · Mar 2012 | 2421 · Nov 2016 |
| Peak age | 47 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1,783 | #2,714 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #1,748 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #35 |
| Games (career, STD) | 925 | 737 |
| Months active | 219 | 216 |
| % white wins | 52% | 58% |
| % black wins | 43% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2349 | 2274 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 83 | 161 |
Best Win
Ivan Zaja
Zdenko Plenkovic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ivan Zaja
Zdenko Plenkovic