Shreyas Royal vs Zlatko Ilincic
Shreyas Royal (17, GM, ENG) and Zlatko Ilincic (58, GM, SRB) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Ilincic leads the classical series 4–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2505 and 2203, the Elo model gives Royal a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2505 vs 2203 (Δ +302)
With Shreyas Royal as white
81% Shreyas12% draw6% Zlatko
With Zlatko Ilincic as white
75% Shreyas15% draw10% Zlatko
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shreyas Royal | Zlatko Ilincic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2505-10 | 2203-1 |
| Peak rating | 2523 · Mar 2026 | 2564 · Oct 2003 |
| Peak age | 17 | 35 |
| World rank now | #550 | #7,992 |
| World rank peak | #448 | #215 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #231 |
| Games (career, STD) | 909 | 2,334 |
| Months active | 119 | 217 |
| % white wins | 50% | 32% |
| % black wins | 42% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2500 | 2160 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 204 | 150 |
Best Win
Shreyas Royal
Zlatko Ilincic
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).
Shreyas Royal
Zlatko Ilincic