Jan Vykouk vs Josef Havelka
Jan Vykouk (26, IM, CZE) and Josef Havelka (27, FM, CZE) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at Slovakia Chess Open PIESTANY 2024 - OPEN A saw Havelka prevail. With current classical ratings of 2529 and 2346, the Elo model gives Vykouk a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2529 vs 2346 (Δ +183)
With Jan Vykouk as white
69% Jan17% draw14% Josef
With Josef Havelka as white
60% Jan20% draw20% Josef
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Vykouk | Josef Havelka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2529-24 | 2346 |
| Peak rating | 2553 · Apr 2026 | 2419 · Aug 2021 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #415 | #2,801 |
| World rank peak | #299 | #1,694 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #63 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,265 | 651 |
| Months active | 176 | 172 |
| % white wins | 52% | 50% |
| % black wins | 44% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2554 | 2262 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 125 | 35 |
Best Win
Jan Vykouk
Josef Havelka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan Vykouk
Josef Havelka