Daniel Kulich vs Kristian Rucek
Daniel Kulich (19, SVK) and Kristian Rucek (21, SVK) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Rucek leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2050 and 2159, the Elo model gives Rucek a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2050 vs 2159 (Δ -109)
With Daniel Kulich as white
29% Daniel21% draw50% Kristian
With Kristian Rucek as white
22% Daniel18% draw61% Kristian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Kulich | Kristian Rucek | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2050+5 | 2159 |
| Peak rating | 2050 · May 2026 | 2234 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 19 | 17 |
| World rank now | #20,749 | #10,625 |
| World rank peak | #20,749 | #6,570 |
| Federation rank now | #310 | #134 |
| Games (career, STD) | 385 | 335 |
| Months active | 97 | 124 |
| % white wins | 36% | 50% |
| % black wins | 42% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2079 | 2133 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 30 |
Best Win
Daniel Kulich
Kristian Rucek
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniel Kulich
Kristian Rucek