Nikola Makaj vs Vladimir Hanjs
Nikola Makaj (41, CRO) and Vladimir Hanjs (67, CRO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 15 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 42 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1927 and 1863, the Elo model gives Makaj a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1927 vs 1863 (Δ +64)
With Nikola Makaj as white
55% Nikola18% draw27% Vladimir
With Vladimir Hanjs as white
43% Nikola21% draw35% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikola Makaj | Vladimir Hanjs | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1927 | 1863 |
| Peak rating | 2003 · Sep 2011 | 1869 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 26 | 65 |
| World rank now | #40,480 | #57,802 |
| World rank peak | #33,246 | #48,039 |
| Federation rank now | #789 | #1,043 |
| Games (career, STD) | 107 | 63 |
| Months active | 173 | 109 |
| % white wins | 53% | 43% |
| % black wins | 52% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 107 |
Best Win
Nikola Makaj
Vladimir Hanjs
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).
Nikola Makaj
Vladimir Hanjs