Emil Kovacik vs Jan Kubala
Emil Kovacik (69, SVK) and Jan Kubala (45, SVK) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Kovacik leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2042 and 2110, the Elo model gives Kubala a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2042 vs 2110 (Δ -68)
With Emil Kovacik as white
34% Emil23% draw43% Jan
With Jan Kubala as white
26% Emil19% draw55% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Emil Kovacik | Jan Kubala | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2042 | 2110 |
| Peak rating | 2237 · May 2012 | 2265 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 55 | 24 |
| World rank now | #21,691 | #14,471 |
| World rank peak | #8,164 | #7,586 |
| Federation rank now | #332 | #204 |
| Games (career, STD) | 419 | 174 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 36% | 31% |
| % black wins | 27% | 19% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2002 | 2110 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 8 |
Best Win
Emil Kovacik
Jan Kubala
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).
Emil Kovacik
Jan Kubala