Jakub Pulpan vs Tadeas Balacek
Jakub Pulpan (28, IM, CZE) and Tadeas Balacek (31, CM, CZE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Balacek leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2434 and 2416, the Elo model gives Pulpan a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2434 vs 2416 (Δ +18)
With Jakub Pulpan as white
45% Jakub26% draw30% Tadeas
With Tadeas Balacek as white
34% Jakub28% draw38% Tadeas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jakub Pulpan | Tadeas Balacek | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2434 | 2416+20 |
| Peak rating | 2436 · Mar 2026 | 2416 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,189 | #1,412 |
| World rank peak | #1,150 | #1,412 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,361 | 1,016 |
| Months active | 190 | 198 |
| % white wins | 61% | 47% |
| % black wins | 55% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2412 | 2235 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 238 | 49 |
Best Win
Jakub Pulpan
Tadeas Balacek
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jakub Pulpan
Tadeas Balacek