Zdenko Kozul vs Vladimir Jr. Bukal
Zdenko Kozul (60, GM, CRO) and Vladimir Jr. Bukal (51, IM, CRO) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Kozul leads the classical series 6–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2493 and 2282, the Elo model gives Kozul a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2493 vs 2282 (Δ +211)
With Zdenko Kozul as white
73% Zdenko16% draw12% Vladimir
With Vladimir Jr. Bukal as white
64% Zdenko19% draw17% Vladimir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zdenko Kozul | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2493 | 2282 |
| Peak rating | 2640 · Oct 2004 | 2445 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 38 | 30 |
| World rank now | #634 | #4,644 |
| World rank peak | #56 | #1,240 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #69 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,767 | 736 |
| Months active | 220 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 47% |
| % black wins | 48% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2478 | 2150 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 38 |
Best Win
Zdenko Kozul
Vladimir Jr. Bukal
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).
Zdenko Kozul
Vladimir Jr. Bukal