Zoran Jovanovic vs Ivan Saric
Zoran Jovanovic (47, GM, CRO) and Ivan Saric (36, GM, CRO) have met 25 times in classical OTB. Saric leads with 5 wins to 3, with 17 draws — a 68% draw rate. Their last meeting at S: GRAND PRIX HSS - 2026. drew. With current classical ratings of 2492 and 2657, the Elo model gives Saric a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2492 vs 2657 (Δ -165)
With Zoran Jovanovic as white
21% Zoran22% draw57% Ivan
With Ivan Saric as white
15% Zoran18% draw67% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zoran Jovanovic | Ivan Saric | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2492 | 2657+3 |
| Peak rating | 2589 · Sep 2011 | 2703 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 32 | 29 |
| World rank now | #647 | #55 |
| World rank peak | #260 | #39 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,420 | 1,895 |
| Months active | 219 | 215 |
| % white wins | 53% | 51% |
| % black wins | 45% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2445 | 2628 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 210 | 147 |
Best Win
Zoran Jovanovic
Ivan Saric
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zoran Jovanovic
Ivan Saric