Jakub Pulpan vs Jan Machan
Jakub Pulpan (28, IM, CZE) and Jan Machan (29, FM, CZE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Machan leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2434 and 2257, the Elo model gives Pulpan a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2434 vs 2257 (Δ +177)
With Jakub Pulpan as white
69% Jakub17% draw14% Jan
With Jan Machan as white
59% Jakub20% draw21% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jakub Pulpan | Jan Machan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2434 | 2257 |
| Peak rating | 2436 · Mar 2026 | 2328 · Apr 2016 |
| Peak age | 28 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,189 | #5,697 |
| World rank peak | #1,150 | #4,039 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #183 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,361 | 734 |
| Months active | 190 | 187 |
| % white wins | 61% | 45% |
| % black wins | 55% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2412 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 238 | 0 |
Best Win
Jakub Pulpan
Jan Machan
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).
Jakub Pulpan
Jan Machan