Robert Zelcic vs Ante Saric
Robert Zelcic (61, GM, CRO) and Ante Saric (42, GM, CRO) have met 26 times in classical OTB. Saric leads with 7 wins to 6, with 13 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at S: FINALE KUPA REPUBLIKE HRVATSKE ZA SAHISTE ZA 2026. drew. With current classical ratings of 2446 and 2471, the Elo model gives Saric a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2446 vs 2471 (Δ -25)
With Robert Zelcic as white
37% Robert29% draw34% Ante
With Ante Saric as white
29% Robert26% draw46% Ante
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Zelcic | Ante Saric | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2446 | 2471-3 |
| Peak rating | 2593 · Jul 2008 | 2600 · Jan 2016 |
| Peak age | 43 | 32 |
| World rank now | #1,058 | #824 |
| World rank peak | #163 | #227 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,641 | 1,736 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 54% | 55% |
| % black wins | 48% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2411 | 2403 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 161 |
Best Win
Robert Zelcic
Ante Saric
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robert Zelcic
Ante Saric