David Navara vs Lubomir Ftacnik
David Navara (41, GM, CZE) and Lubomir Ftacnik (69, GM, SVK) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Navara leads with 7 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at TIPOS Sachova Extraliga 2025 2026 R5-6 saw Navara prevail. With current classical ratings of 2624 and 2417, the Elo model gives Navara a 72% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2624 vs 2417 (Δ +207)
With David Navara as white
72% David16% draw12% Lubomir
With Lubomir Ftacnik as white
63% David20% draw17% Lubomir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Navara | Lubomir Ftacnik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2624-19 | 2417 |
| Peak rating | 2751 · May 2015 | 2618 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 30 | 44 |
| World rank now | #110 | #1,403 |
| World rank peak | #13 | #67 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,833 | 1,283 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 41% |
| % black wins | 41% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2611 | 2397 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 176 | 84 |
Best Win
David Navara
Lubomir Ftacnik
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Navara
Lubomir Ftacnik