Jakub Pulpan vs Stepan Zilka
Jakub Pulpan (28, IM, CZE) and Stepan Zilka (38, GM, CZE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Zilka leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2434 and 2516, the Elo model gives Zilka a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2434 vs 2516 (Δ -82)
With Jakub Pulpan as white
30% Jakub27% draw43% Stepan
With Stepan Zilka as white
23% Jakub22% draw55% Stepan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jakub Pulpan | Stepan Zilka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2434 | 2516+4 |
| Peak rating | 2436 · Mar 2026 | 2615 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 28 | 35 |
| World rank now | #1,189 | #487 |
| World rank peak | #1,150 | #152 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,361 | 1,135 |
| Months active | 190 | 217 |
| % white wins | 61% | 56% |
| % black wins | 55% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2412 | 2471 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 238 | 107 |
Best Win
Jakub Pulpan
Stepan Zilka
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 Pulpan
Stepan Zilka