Zlatko Matanovic vs Ilija Babic
Zlatko Matanovic (66, CRO) and Ilija Babic (63, CRO) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Matanovic leads the classical series 2–1 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 1846 and 1972, the Elo model gives Babic a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1846 vs 1972 (Δ -126)
With Zlatko Matanovic as white
28% Zlatko18% draw54% Ilija
With Ilija Babic as white
21% Zlatko15% draw64% Ilija
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zlatko Matanovic | Ilija Babic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1846 | 1972 |
| Peak rating | 2149 · Oct 2003 | 2048 · Nov 2012 |
| Peak age | 43 | 49 |
| World rank now | #62,565 | #32,285 |
| World rank peak | #18,982 | #20,620 |
| Federation rank now | #1,098 | #595 |
| Games (career, STD) | 329 | 207 |
| Months active | 218 | 186 |
| % white wins | 37% | 38% |
| % black wins | 37% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1781 | 1951 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 67 | 41 |
Best Win
Zlatko Matanovic
Ilija Babic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zlatko Matanovic
Ilija Babic