Velimir Ivic vs Ediz Gurel
Velimir Ivic (24, GM, SRB) and Ediz Gurel (18, GM, TUR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Ivic leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2600 and 2641, the Elo model gives Gurel a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2600 vs 2641 (Δ -41)
With Velimir Ivic as white
34% Velimir30% draw36% Ediz
With Ediz Gurel as white
27% Velimir25% draw48% Ediz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Velimir Ivic | Ediz Gurel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2600-1 | 2641+6 |
| Peak rating | 2639 · Jun 2025 | 2652 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 17 |
| World rank now | #154 | #78 |
| World rank peak | #84 | #70 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,289 | 668 |
| Months active | 170 | 122 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 44% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2576 | 2615 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 101 | 129 |
Best Win
Velimir Ivic
Ediz Gurel
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).
Velimir Ivic
Ediz Gurel