Zdenko Kozul vs Ante Brkic
Zdenko Kozul (60, GM, CRO) and Ante Brkic (38, GM, CRO) have met 34 times in classical OTB. Kozul leads with 14 wins to 5, with 15 draws — a 44% draw rate. Their last meeting at 1. BUNDESLIGA AUT 2024-2025 Round 6-11 drew. With current classical ratings of 2493 and 2597, the Elo model gives Brkic a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2493 vs 2597 (Δ -104)
With Zdenko Kozul as white
28% Zdenko25% draw47% Ante
With Ante Brkic as white
20% Zdenko21% draw58% Ante
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zdenko Kozul | Ante Brkic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2493 | 2597+4 |
| Peak rating | 2640 · Oct 2004 | 2643 · Apr 2024 |
| Peak age | 38 | 36 |
| World rank now | #634 | #162 |
| World rank peak | #56 | #90 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,767 | 1,706 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 48% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2478 | 2587 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 74 |
Best Win
Zdenko Kozul
Ante Brkic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (45)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zdenko Kozul
Ante Brkic