Zdenko Kozul vs Leon Livaic
Zdenko Kozul (60, GM, CRO) and Leon Livaic (26, GM, CRO) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at S: GRAND PRIX HSS - 2026. drew. With current classical ratings of 2493 and 2565, the Elo model gives Livaic a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2493 vs 2565 (Δ -72)
With Zdenko Kozul as white
31% Zdenko27% draw42% Leon
With Leon Livaic as white
24% Zdenko23% draw53% Leon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zdenko Kozul | Leon Livaic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2493 | 2565-6 |
| Peak rating | 2640 · Oct 2004 | 2591 · Apr 2023 |
| Peak age | 38 | 23 |
| World rank now | #634 | #250 |
| World rank peak | #56 | #233 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,767 | 1,376 |
| Months active | 219 | 179 |
| % white wins | 54% | 55% |
| % black wins | 48% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2478 | 2565 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 219 |
Best Win
Zdenko Kozul
Leon Livaic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zdenko Kozul
Leon Livaic