Mario Zovko vs Luka Golubicic
Mario Zovko (45, FM, CRO) and Luka Golubicic (30, CRO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 20 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 70 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2268 and 1869, the Elo model gives Zovko a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2268 vs 1869 (Δ +399)
With Mario Zovko as white
88% Mario8% draw3% Luka
With Luka Golubicic as white
84% Mario10% draw6% Luka
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mario Zovko | Luka Golubicic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2268 | 1869 |
| Peak rating | 2342 · Nov 2016 | 2017 · Nov 2014 |
| Peak age | 35 | 18 |
| World rank now | #5,146 | #56,108 |
| World rank peak | #3,574 | #29,341 |
| Federation rank now | #81 | #996 |
| Games (career, STD) | 546 | 538 |
| Months active | 209 | 191 |
| % white wins | 54% | 44% |
| % black wins | 47% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2277 | 1803 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 186 | 77 |
Best Win
Mario Zovko
Luka Golubicic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mario Zovko
Luka Golubicic