Karel Zikan vs Michael Veznik
Karel Zikan (94, CZE) and Michael Veznik (65, CZE) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Veznik leads the classical series 5–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1770 and 1860, the Elo model gives Veznik a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1770 vs 1860 (Δ -90)
With Karel Zikan as white
33% Karel19% draw48% Michael
With Michael Veznik as white
25% Karel16% draw59% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karel Zikan | Michael Veznik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1770 | 1860 |
| Peak rating | 1886 · Jul 2006 | 1934 · Jun 2014 |
| Peak age | 74 | 53 |
| World rank now | #82,629 | #56,894 |
| World rank peak | #38,424 | #40,678 |
| Federation rank now | #3,679 | #2,629 |
| Games (career, STD) | 325 | 587 |
| Months active | 205 | 176 |
| % white wins | 31% | 42% |
| % black wins | 26% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Karel Zikan
Michael Veznik
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Karel Zikan
Michael Veznik