Martin Ballmann vs Branko Filipovic
Martin Ballmann (58, IM, SUI) and Branko Filipovic (69, IM, SUI) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Filipovic leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2330 and 2199, the Elo model gives Ballmann a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2330 vs 2199 (Δ +131)
With Martin Ballmann as white
63% Martin18% draw19% Branko
With Branko Filipovic as white
53% Martin22% draw26% Branko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Ballmann | Branko Filipovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2330 | 2199 |
| Peak rating | 2431 · Jan 2002 | 2462 · Jul 2001 |
| Peak age | 34 | 44 |
| World rank now | #3,203 | #8,226 |
| World rank peak | #1,254 | #866 |
| Federation rank now | #34 | #113 |
| Games (career, STD) | 381 | 1,107 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 30% | 51% |
| % black wins | 29% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2151 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 12 | 101 |
Best Win
Martin Ballmann
Branko Filipovic
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).
Martin Ballmann
Branko Filipovic