Robert Zelcic vs Ivan Zaja
Robert Zelcic (61, GM, CRO) and Ivan Zaja (61, GM, CRO) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Zelcic leads with 2 wins to 1, with 9 draws — a 75% draw rate. Their last meeting at VII. otvoreno prvenstvo Krapinsko-zagorske-zupanije u ubrzanom sahu saw Zaja prevail. With current classical ratings of 2446 and 2394, the Elo model gives Zelcic a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2446 vs 2394 (Δ +52)
With Robert Zelcic as white
50% Robert24% draw26% Ivan
With Ivan Zaja as white
38% Robert28% draw34% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Zelcic | Ivan Zaja | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2446 | 2394-6 |
| Peak rating | 2593 · Jul 2008 | 2516 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 43 | 47 |
| World rank now | #1,058 | #1,783 |
| World rank peak | #163 | #627 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,641 | 925 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 54% | 52% |
| % black wins | 48% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2411 | 2349 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 113 | 83 |
Best Win
Robert Zelcic
Ivan Zaja
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).
Robert Zelcic
Ivan Zaja