Zoran Ljikar vs Novak Pezelj
Zoran Ljikar (56, CRO) and Novak Pezelj (43, IM, SRB) have never met in classical OTB, but played 16 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 46 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2194 and 2463, the Elo model gives Pezelj a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2194 vs 2463 (Δ -269)
With Zoran Ljikar as white
13% Zoran16% draw72% Novak
With Novak Pezelj as white
8% Zoran13% draw79% Novak
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zoran Ljikar | Novak Pezelj | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2194 | 2463 |
| Peak rating | 2270 · Jan 2016 | 2496 · Aug 2022 |
| Peak age | 46 | 39 |
| World rank now | #8,501 | #888 |
| World rank peak | #6,271 | #725 |
| Federation rank now | #142 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 462 | 620 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 60% | 60% |
| % black wins | 57% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2190 | 2411 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 203 | 117 |
Best Win
Zoran Ljikar
Novak Pezelj
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).
Zoran Ljikar
Novak Pezelj