Milan Franic vs Ivan Bender
Milan Franic (62, IM, CRO) and Ivan Bender (53, FM, CRO) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Franic leads the classical series 4–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2353 and 2189, the Elo model gives Franic a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2353 vs 2189 (Δ +164)
With Milan Franic as white
68% Milan17% draw16% Ivan
With Ivan Bender as white
58% Milan20% draw22% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Milan Franic | Ivan Bender | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2353 | 2189+4 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · Jul 2003 | 2337 · Apr 2008 |
| Peak age | 39 | 35 |
| World rank now | #2,639 | #8,744 |
| World rank peak | #1,388 | #3,718 |
| Federation rank now | #33 | #147 |
| Games (career, STD) | 412 | 769 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 43% | 53% |
| % black wins | 44% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2350 | 2199 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 12 |
Best Win
Milan Franic
Ivan Bender
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).
Milan Franic
Ivan Bender