Robert Markus vs Predrag Nikolic
Robert Markus (43, GM, SRB) and Predrag Nikolic (66, GM, BIH) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Nikolic leads the classical series 1–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2528 and 2551, the Elo model gives Nikolic a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2528 vs 2551 (Δ -23)
With Robert Markus as white
37% Robert29% draw34% Predrag
With Predrag Nikolic as white
29% Robert26% draw45% Predrag
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Markus | Predrag Nikolic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2528 | 2551 |
| Peak rating | 2673 · May 2017 | 2676 · Oct 2004 |
| Peak age | 34 | 44 |
| World rank now | #421 | #304 |
| World rank peak | #73 | #27 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,477 | 813 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 33% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2488 | 2529 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 48 | 11 |
Best Win
Robert Markus
Predrag Nikolic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robert Markus
Predrag Nikolic