Ivan Zaja vs Zeljko Matic
Ivan Zaja (61, GM, CRO) and Zeljko Matic (54, CM, CRO) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Zaja leads the classical series 5–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2394 and 2170, the Elo model gives Zaja a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2394 vs 2170 (Δ +224)
With Ivan Zaja as white
74% Ivan14% draw11% Zeljko
With Zeljko Matic as white
66% Ivan17% draw17% Zeljko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ivan Zaja | Zeljko Matic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2394 | 2170+6 |
| Peak rating | 2516 · Mar 2012 | 2275 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 47 | 46 |
| World rank now | #1,783 | #9,915 |
| World rank peak | #627 | #5,997 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #162 |
| Games (career, STD) | 925 | 524 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 52% | 53% |
| % black wins | 43% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2349 | 2138 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 83 | 137 |
Best Win
Ivan Zaja
Zeljko Matic
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).
Ivan Zaja
Zeljko Matic