Samuel Zenelaj vs Ismet Mesic
Samuel Zenelaj (23, FM, BIH) and Ismet Mesic (19, FM, BIH) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Zenelaj leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2241 and 2245, the Elo model gives Mesic a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2241 vs 2245 (Δ -4)
With Samuel Zenelaj as white
42% Samuel25% draw33% Ismet
With Ismet Mesic as white
32% Samuel25% draw43% Ismet
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Samuel Zenelaj | Ismet Mesic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2241 | 2245 |
| Peak rating | 2327 · Dec 2022 | 2318 · Oct 2023 |
| Peak age | 19 | 16 |
| World rank now | #6,209 | #6,030 |
| World rank peak | #3,449 | #3,584 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 400 | 623 |
| Months active | 135 | 127 |
| % white wins | 46% | 48% |
| % black wins | 44% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2220 | 2241 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 83 |
Best Win
Samuel Zenelaj
Ismet Mesic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Samuel Zenelaj
Ismet Mesic