Mladen Palac vs Vladimir Jr. Bukal
Mladen Palac (55, GM, CRO) and Vladimir Jr. Bukal (51, IM, CRO) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Palac leads the classical series 5–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2464 and 2282, the Elo model gives Palac a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2464 vs 2282 (Δ +182)
With Mladen Palac as white
69% Mladen17% draw14% Vladimir
With Vladimir Jr. Bukal as white
60% Mladen20% draw20% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mladen Palac | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2464 | 2282 |
| Peak rating | 2631 · Jul 2016 | 2445 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 45 | 30 |
| World rank now | #879 | #4,644 |
| World rank peak | #83 | #1,240 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #69 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,777 | 736 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 47% |
| % black wins | 46% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2490 | 2150 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 243 | 38 |
Best Win
Mladen Palac
Vladimir Jr. Bukal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mladen Palac
Vladimir Jr. Bukal