Vladimir Epishin vs Josip Gazic
Vladimir Epishin (61, GM, RUS) and Josip Gazic (56, FM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Epishin leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2274 and 2086, the Elo model gives Epishin a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2274 vs 2086 (Δ +188)
With Vladimir Epishin as white
71% Vladimir15% draw14% Josip
With Josip Gazic as white
62% Vladimir18% draw20% Josip
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Epishin | Josip Gazic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2274-18 | 2086 |
| Peak rating | 2658 · Oct 2003 | 2308 · Apr 2003 |
| Peak age | 38 | 33 |
| World rank now | #4,931 | #15,562 |
| World rank peak | #37 | #4,988 |
| Federation rank now | #213 | #1,989 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,923 | 505 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 61% | 52% |
| % black wins | 50% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2184 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 177 | 0 |
Best Win
Vladimir Epishin
Josip Gazic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Epishin
Josip Gazic