Marin Denic vs Luka Karlusic
Marin Denic (22, CRO) and Luka Karlusic (22, FM, CRO) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Karlusic leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2047 and 2227, the Elo model gives Karlusic a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2047 vs 2227 (Δ -180)
With Marin Denic as white
21% Marin18% draw61% Luka
With Luka Karlusic as white
15% Marin15% draw70% Luka
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marin Denic | Luka Karlusic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2047 | 2227 |
| Peak rating | 2190 · Aug 2022 | 2316 · Aug 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 20 |
| World rank now | #21,118 | #6,809 |
| World rank peak | #8,862 | #3,592 |
| Federation rank now | #387 | #110 |
| Games (career, STD) | 301 | 595 |
| Months active | 130 | 120 |
| % white wins | 47% | 50% |
| % black wins | 40% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2101 | 2228 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 45 |
Best Win
Marin Denic
Luka Karlusic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marin Denic
Luka Karlusic