Samuel Zenelaj vs Mahir Salkic
Samuel Zenelaj (23, FM, BIH) and Mahir Salkic (28, BIH) have met 5 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2241 and 2227, the Elo model gives Zenelaj a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2241 vs 2227 (Δ +14)
With Samuel Zenelaj as white
45% Samuel24% draw31% Mahir
With Mahir Salkic as white
34% Samuel26% draw40% Mahir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Samuel Zenelaj | Mahir Salkic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2241 | 2227 |
| Peak rating | 2327 · Dec 2022 | 2233 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 19 | 28 |
| World rank now | #6,209 | #6,809 |
| World rank peak | #3,449 | #6,551 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #41 |
| Games (career, STD) | 400 | 250 |
| Months active | 135 | 159 |
| % white wins | 46% | 54% |
| % black wins | 44% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2220 | 2441 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 6 |
Best Win
Samuel Zenelaj
Mahir Salkic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Samuel Zenelaj
Mahir Salkic