Jakub Koval vs Michal Verbovsky
Jakub Koval (28, SVK) and Michal Verbovsky (24, CM, SVK) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Koval leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2099 and 2162, the Elo model gives Verbovsky a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2099 vs 2162 (Δ -63)
With Jakub Koval as white
34% Jakub24% draw42% Michal
With Michal Verbovsky as white
26% Jakub20% draw54% Michal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jakub Koval | Michal Verbovsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2099 | 2162 |
| Peak rating | 2163 · Feb 2023 | 2224 · Sep 2024 |
| Peak age | 25 | 22 |
| World rank now | #15,508 | #10,419 |
| World rank peak | #10,164 | #6,748 |
| Federation rank now | #223 | #134 |
| Games (career, STD) | 548 | 455 |
| Months active | 158 | 147 |
| % white wins | 54% | 51% |
| % black wins | 45% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2115 | 2127 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 44 |
Best Win
Jakub Koval
Michal Verbovsky
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jakub Koval
Michal Verbovsky