Zdenko Kozul vs Sasa Martinovic
Zdenko Kozul (60, GM, CRO) and Sasa Martinovic (35, GM, CRO) have met 28 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 6–6 with 16 draws — a 57% draw rate. Their last meeting at R: GRAND PRIX HSS - 2026. Rapid drew. With current classical ratings of 2493 and 2550, the Elo model gives Martinovic a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2493 vs 2550 (Δ -57)
With Zdenko Kozul as white
33% Zdenko28% draw39% Sasa
With Sasa Martinovic as white
25% Zdenko24% draw51% Sasa
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zdenko Kozul | Sasa Martinovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2493 | 2550 |
| Peak rating | 2640 · Oct 2004 | 2604 · Feb 2018 |
| Peak age | 38 | 27 |
| World rank now | #634 | #313 |
| World rank peak | #56 | #214 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,767 | 1,682 |
| Months active | 219 | 211 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 48% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2478 | 2537 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 137 |
Best Win
Zdenko Kozul
Sasa Martinovic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (37)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zdenko Kozul
Sasa Martinovic