Kastelic, Marian

Marian Kastelic, a 61-year-old FIDE Master, is rated 2231 and sitting in the top 3% of players worldwide. He has held steady between 2200 and 2250 for 19 months. 19 rated games in the past year (≈15/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 78. LJUBLJANSKA SAHOVSKA LIGA ZA LETO 2026, II. clanska liga zahod 2025, and Novo mesto Open 2025. Also played 9 rapid (including 20. GOSPODARICEV MEMORIAL) and 12 blitz events (including Drzavno ekipno prvenstvo v hitropoteznem sahu 2026 - clani) recently. He had 3 career breaks: 13 months (2009–2011), 19 months (2012–2014) and 18 months (2022–2023). His peak of 2356 was reached at age 36 (Jan 2001); he also reached #24 nationally in Jul 2001.

Awarded FM in 2004 (age 39). Earned a IM norm at Drzavna clanska liga 2018.