Novak Pezelj vs Mario Zovko
Novak Pezelj (43, IM, SRB) and Mario Zovko (45, FM, CRO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 14 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 46 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2463 and 2268, the Elo model gives Pezelj a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2463 vs 2268 (Δ +195)
With Novak Pezelj as white
71% Novak16% draw13% Mario
With Mario Zovko as white
62% Novak19% draw19% Mario
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Novak Pezelj | Mario Zovko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2463 | 2268 |
| Peak rating | 2496 · Aug 2022 | 2342 · Nov 2016 |
| Peak age | 39 | 35 |
| World rank now | #888 | #5,146 |
| World rank peak | #725 | #3,574 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #81 |
| Games (career, STD) | 620 | 546 |
| Months active | 217 | 208 |
| % white wins | 60% | 54% |
| % black wins | 55% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2411 | 2277 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 117 | 186 |
Best Win
Novak Pezelj
Mario Zovko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Novak Pezelj
Mario Zovko