Kevin Kucelj vs Marko Malaric
Kevin Kucelj (16, CRO) and Marko Malaric (15, CM, CRO) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Malaric leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2042 and 2030, the Elo model gives Kucelj a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2042 vs 2030 (Δ +12)
With Kevin Kucelj as white
46% Kevin22% draw32% Marko
With Marko Malaric as white
35% Kevin23% draw42% Marko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kevin Kucelj | Marko Malaric | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2042-38 | 2030+20 |
| Peak rating | 2148 · Mar 2026 | 2203 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 14 |
| World rank now | #21,691 | #23,198 |
| World rank peak | #11,454 | #7,950 |
| Federation rank now | #397 | #425 |
| Games (career, STD) | 282 | 210 |
| Months active | 76 | 47 |
| % white wins | 54% | 45% |
| % black wins | 49% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2054 | 2064 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 172 | 230 |
Best Win
Kevin Kucelj
Marko Malaric
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).
Kevin Kucelj
Marko Malaric