Nikola Ciganovic vs Kristian Valkovic
Nikola Ciganovic (40, FM, CRO) and Kristian Valkovic (37, CRO) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Ciganovic leads the classical series 6–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2207 and 2069, the Elo model gives Ciganovic a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2207 vs 2069 (Δ +138)
With Nikola Ciganovic as white
65% Nikola17% draw19% Kristian
With Kristian Valkovic as white
54% Nikola20% draw26% Kristian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikola Ciganovic | Kristian Valkovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2207 | 2069 |
| Peak rating | 2303 · Nov 2012 | 2101 · Nov 2011 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #7,556 | #18,532 |
| World rank peak | #4,866 | #17,779 |
| Federation rank now | #141 | #338 |
| Games (career, STD) | 480 | 562 |
| Months active | 216 | 203 |
| % white wins | 60% | 52% |
| % black wins | 53% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2059 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 71 |
Best Win
Nikola Ciganovic
Kristian Valkovic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikola Ciganovic
Kristian Valkovic