David Navara vs Viktor Laznicka
David Navara (41, GM, CZE) and Viktor Laznicka (38, GM, CZE) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Laznicka leads with 4 wins to 3, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at Mistrovstvi CR 2023 v blesku - open saw Navara prevail. With current classical ratings of 2624 and 2585, the Elo model gives Navara a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2624 vs 2585 (Δ +39)
With David Navara as white
48% David25% draw27% Viktor
With Viktor Laznicka as white
36% David30% draw35% Viktor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David Navara | Viktor Laznicka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2624-19 | 2585 |
| Peak rating | 2751 · May 2015 | 2704 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 30 | 24 |
| World rank now | #110 | #207 |
| World rank peak | #13 | #38 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,833 | 1,041 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 41% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2611 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 176 | 0 |
Best Win
David Navara
Viktor Laznicka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David Navara
Viktor Laznicka