Jan Banas vs Karol Ruckschloss
Jan Banas (79, IM, SVK) and Karol Ruckschloss (78, FM, SVK) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Banas leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2162 and 2140, the Elo model gives Banas a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2162 vs 2140 (Δ +22)
With Jan Banas as white
47% Jan23% draw31% Karol
With Karol Ruckschloss as white
36% Jan25% draw39% Karol
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Banas | Karol Ruckschloss | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2162 | 2140 |
| Peak rating | 2412 · Apr 2006 | 2353 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 59 | 55 |
| World rank now | #10,217 | #12,003 |
| World rank peak | #1,856 | #3,481 |
| Federation rank now | #128 | #162 |
| Games (career, STD) | 766 | 841 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 43% | 53% |
| % black wins | 29% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2043 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 45 |
Best Win
Jan Banas
Karol Ruckschloss
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan Banas
Karol Ruckschloss