Jakov Friscic vs Faust Kovac
Jakov Friscic (12, CRO) and Faust Kovac (11, CRO) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Friscic leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1913 and 1580, the Elo model gives Friscic a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1913 vs 1580 (Δ +333)
With Jakov Friscic as white
85% Jakov8% draw7% Faust
With Faust Kovac as white
80% Jakov10% draw10% Faust
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jakov Friscic | Faust Kovac | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1913-27 | 1580-44 |
| Peak rating | 1990 · Dec 2025 | 1624 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 11 | 11 |
| World rank now | #45,035 | #153,997 |
| World rank peak | #28,865 | #138,188 |
| Federation rank now | #822 | #2,063 |
| Games (career, STD) | 324 | 149 |
| Months active | 47 | 32 |
| % white wins | 54% | 45% |
| % black wins | 48% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1825 | 1219 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 299 | 169 |
Best Win
Jakov Friscic
Faust Kovac
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).
Jakov Friscic
Faust Kovac