Cyril Ponizil vs Josef Kratochvil
Cyril Ponizil (35, IM, CZE) and Josef Kratochvil (34, FM, CZE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Ponizil leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2452 and 2193, the Elo model gives Ponizil a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2452 vs 2193 (Δ +259)
With Cyril Ponizil as white
78% Cyril13% draw9% Josef
With Josef Kratochvil as white
70% Cyril16% draw14% Josef
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cyril Ponizil | Josef Kratochvil | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2452+12 | 2193+2 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Sep 2016 | 2332 · Nov 2018 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #992 | #8,544 |
| World rank peak | #618 | #3,861 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #245 |
| Games (career, STD) | 856 | 998 |
| Months active | 207 | 198 |
| % white wins | 43% | 48% |
| % black wins | 39% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2431 | 2133 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 26 | 41 |
Best Win
Cyril Ponizil
Josef Kratochvil
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Cyril Ponizil
Josef Kratochvil