Karol Ruckschloss vs Marek Karas
Karol Ruckschloss (78, FM, SVK) and Marek Karas (27, FM, CZE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Karas leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2100 and 2227, the Elo model gives Karas a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2100 vs 2227 (Δ -127)
With Karol Ruckschloss as white
27% Karol21% draw53% Marek
With Marek Karas as white
20% Karol17% draw63% Marek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karol Ruckschloss | Marek Karas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2100-40 | 2227 |
| Peak rating | 2353 · Jul 2003 | 2308 · Jan 2022 |
| Peak age | 55 | 23 |
| World rank now | #15,434 | #6,816 |
| World rank peak | #3,481 | #4,080 |
| Federation rank now | #220 | #190 |
| Games (career, STD) | 841 | 1,275 |
| Months active | 218 | 177 |
| % white wins | 53% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2043 | 2213 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 45 | 202 |
Best Win
Karol Ruckschloss
Marek Karas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Karol Ruckschloss
Marek Karas