Jan Mesaros vs Zita Benova
Jan Mesaros (85, SVK) and Zita Benova (86, SVK) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1788 and 1714, the Elo model gives Mesaros a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1788 vs 1714 (Δ +74)
With Jan Mesaros as white
57% Jan16% draw27% Zita
With Zita Benova as white
46% Jan19% draw35% Zita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Mesaros | Zita Benova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1788 | 1714 |
| Peak rating | 2013 · Jan 2002 | 1861 · Jan 2005 |
| Peak age | 61 | 65 |
| World rank now | #82,382 | #100,908 |
| World rank peak | #28,566 | #32,882 |
| Federation rank now | #1,456 | #1,866 |
| Games (career, STD) | 713 | 399 |
| Months active | 214 | 204 |
| % white wins | 30% | 25% |
| % black wins | 28% | 23% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Jan Mesaros
Zita Benova
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 Mesaros
Zita Benova