Cyril Ponizil vs Vaclav Svoboda
Cyril Ponizil (35, IM, CZE) and Vaclav Svoboda (34, CZE) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Svoboda leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2452 and 2379, the Elo model gives Ponizil a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2452 vs 2379 (Δ +73)
With Cyril Ponizil as white
54% Cyril22% draw24% Vaclav
With Vaclav Svoboda as white
42% Cyril27% draw31% Vaclav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cyril Ponizil | Vaclav Svoboda | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2452+12 | 2379 |
| Peak rating | 2521 · Sep 2016 | 2428 · Oct 2013 |
| Peak age | 25 | 21 |
| World rank now | #992 | #2,059 |
| World rank peak | #618 | #1,575 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #41 |
| Games (career, STD) | 856 | 614 |
| Months active | 207 | 204 |
| % white wins | 43% | 41% |
| % black wins | 39% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2431 | 2371 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 26 | 24 |
Best Win
Cyril Ponizil
Vaclav Svoboda
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Cyril Ponizil
Vaclav Svoboda