Milan Mrdja vs Ivan Zaja
Milan Mrdja (72, IM, CRO) and Ivan Zaja (61, GM, CRO) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Zaja leads the classical series 2–1 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2186 and 2394, the Elo model gives Zaja a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2186 vs 2394 (Δ -208)
With Milan Mrdja as white
18% Milan18% draw64% Ivan
With Ivan Zaja as white
12% Milan15% draw73% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Milan Mrdja | Ivan Zaja | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2186 | 2394-6 |
| Peak rating | 2450 · Apr 2001 | 2516 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 47 | 47 |
| World rank now | #8,830 | #1,783 |
| World rank peak | #997 | #627 |
| Federation rank now | #144 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,627 | 925 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 55% | 52% |
| % black wins | 50% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2349 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 83 |
Best Win
Milan Mrdja
Ivan Zaja
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Milan Mrdja
Ivan Zaja