Jan Votava vs Vaclav Svoboda
Jan Votava (52, GM, CZE) and Vaclav Svoboda (34, CZE) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Votava leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2440 and 2379, the Elo model gives Votava a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2440 vs 2379 (Δ +61)
With Jan Votava as white
52% Jan23% draw25% Vaclav
With Vaclav Svoboda as white
40% Jan27% draw33% Vaclav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Votava | Vaclav Svoboda | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2440-6 | 2379 |
| Peak rating | 2587 · May 2010 | 2428 · Oct 2013 |
| Peak age | 36 | 21 |
| World rank now | #1,131 | #2,059 |
| World rank peak | #249 | #1,575 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #41 |
| Games (career, STD) | 616 | 614 |
| Months active | 217 | 204 |
| % white wins | 42% | 41% |
| % black wins | 27% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2308 | 2371 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 24 |
Best Win
Jan Votava
Vaclav Svoboda
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan Votava
Vaclav Svoboda