Helmut Kummer vs Jan Plachetka
Helmut Kummer (61, IM, AUT) and Jan Plachetka (81, GM, SVK) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Kummer leads with 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2. Bundesliga Ost AUT 2023-24 Round 10-11 drew. With current classical ratings of 2163 and 2273, the Elo model gives Plachetka a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2163 vs 2273 (Δ -110)
With Helmut Kummer as white
28% Helmut22% draw50% Jan
With Jan Plachetka as white
21% Helmut19% draw60% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Helmut Kummer | Jan Plachetka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2163 | 2273 |
| Peak rating | 2402 · Jul 2008 | 2459 · Jul 2005 |
| Peak age | 43 | 60 |
| World rank now | #10,353 | #4,960 |
| World rank peak | #2,103 | #981 |
| Federation rank now | #191 | #53 |
| Games (career, STD) | 899 | 794 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 50% | 42% |
| % black wins | 46% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2060 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 131 | 0 |
Best Win
Helmut Kummer
Jan Plachetka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Helmut Kummer
Jan Plachetka