Jan Bakalar vs Jan Mesaros
Jan Bakalar (80, SVK) and Jan Mesaros (85, SVK) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Bakalar leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1930 and 1788, the Elo model gives Bakalar a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1930 vs 1788 (Δ +142)
With Jan Bakalar as white
66% Jan14% draw19% Jan
With Jan Mesaros as white
56% Jan17% draw26% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Bakalar | Jan Mesaros | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1930+23 | 1788 |
| Peak rating | 2155 · Jan 2010 | 2013 · Jan 2002 |
| Peak age | 64 | 61 |
| World rank now | #40,978 | #82,382 |
| World rank peak | #14,402 | #28,566 |
| Federation rank now | #697 | #1,456 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,675 | 713 |
| Months active | 218 | 214 |
| % white wins | 43% | 30% |
| % black wins | 39% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1897 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 116 | 0 |
Best Win
Jan Bakalar
Jan Mesaros
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan Bakalar
Jan Mesaros