Ratko Novak vs Nikola Makaj
Ratko Novak (51, CM, CRO) and Nikola Makaj (41, CRO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 17 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 45 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2009 and 1927, the Elo model gives Novak a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2009 vs 1927 (Δ +82)
With Ratko Novak as white
57% Ratko18% draw25% Nikola
With Nikola Makaj as white
46% Ratko21% draw33% Nikola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ratko Novak | Nikola Makaj | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2009-1 | 1927 |
| Peak rating | 2266 · Apr 2004 | 2003 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 29 | 26 |
| World rank now | #26,129 | #40,480 |
| World rank peak | #7,716 | #33,246 |
| Federation rank now | #475 | #789 |
| Games (career, STD) | 204 | 107 |
| Months active | 205 | 173 |
| % white wins | 58% | 53% |
| % black wins | 54% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2007 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 287 | 0 |
Best Win
Ratko Novak
Nikola Makaj
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ratko Novak
Nikola Makaj