Simun Mlinaric vs Kevin Kucelj
Simun Mlinaric (18, CRO) and Kevin Kucelj (16, CRO) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 31 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2091 and 2042, the Elo model gives Mlinaric a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2091 vs 2042 (Δ +49)
With Simun Mlinaric as white
52% Simun20% draw28% Kevin
With Kevin Kucelj as white
40% Simun24% draw36% Kevin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simun Mlinaric | Kevin Kucelj | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2091+12 | 2042-38 |
| Peak rating | 2126 · Jun 2025 | 2148 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 16 |
| World rank now | #16,225 | #21,691 |
| World rank peak | #12,761 | #11,454 |
| Federation rank now | #289 | #397 |
| Games (career, STD) | 209 | 282 |
| Months active | 88 | 76 |
| % white wins | 55% | 54% |
| % black wins | 51% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2008 | 2054 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 142 | 172 |
Best Win
Simun Mlinaric
Kevin Kucelj
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Simun Mlinaric
Kevin Kucelj