Russell Rashid vs Mehmedalija Dizdarevic
Russell Rashid (69, FM, AUS) and Mehmedalija Dizdarevic (74, BIH) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Dizdarevic leads with 8 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2017 Chess Artists Open drew. With current classical ratings of 1984 and 1784, the Elo model gives Rashid a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1984 vs 1784 (Δ +200)
With Russell Rashid as white
73% Russell13% draw14% Mehmedalija
With Mehmedalija Dizdarevic as white
65% Russell15% draw20% Mehmedalija
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Russell Rashid | Mehmedalija Dizdarevic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1984 | 1784+8 |
| Peak rating | 2340 · Jan 2002 | 2169 · Apr 2006 |
| Peak age | 45 | 54 |
| World rank now | #26,805 | #81,290 |
| World rank peak | #3,607 | #16,490 |
| Federation rank now | #99 | #327 |
| Games (career, STD) | 440 | 1,205 |
| Months active | 217 | 212 |
| % white wins | 60% | 54% |
| % black wins | 54% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1481 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 25 |
Best Win
Russell Rashid
Mehmedalija Dizdarevic
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).
Russell Rashid
Mehmedalija Dizdarevic