Jole Petrov vs Sven Tica
Jole Petrov (50, IM, CRO) and Sven Tica (27, IM, CRO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 21 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2338 and 2425, the Elo model gives Tica a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2338 vs 2425 (Δ -87)
With Jole Petrov as white
30% Jole25% draw45% Sven
With Sven Tica as white
23% Jole21% draw56% Sven
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jole Petrov | Sven Tica | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2338 | 2425+9 |
| Peak rating | 2436 · Jul 2009 | 2461 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 33 | 18 |
| World rank now | #2,991 | #1,297 |
| World rank peak | #1,223 | #1,089 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 192 | 1,336 |
| Months active | 218 | 183 |
| % white wins | 48% | 55% |
| % black wins | 44% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2304 | 2361 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 152 |
Best Win
Jole Petrov
Sven Tica
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jole Petrov
Sven Tica