Ladia Jirasek vs Michael Walder
Ladia Jirasek (26, IM, USA) and Michael Walder (70, USA) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Jirasek leads with 14 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 7% draw rate. Their last meeting at GM Koltanowski Marathon 2020 saw Jirasek prevail. With current classical ratings of 2361 and 1838, the Elo model gives Jirasek a 93% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2361 vs 1838 (Δ +523)
With Ladia Jirasek as white
93% Ladia6% draw1% Michael
With Michael Walder as white
91% Ladia8% draw2% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ladia Jirasek | Michael Walder | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2361 | 1838 |
| Peak rating | 2383 · Feb 2020 | 2048 · Jan 2016 |
| Peak age | 20 | 60 |
| World rank now | #2,653 | #64,830 |
| World rank peak | #2,530 | #25,260 |
| Federation rank now | #114 | #1,806 |
| Games (career, STD) | 398 | 681 |
| Months active | 155 | 140 |
| % white wins | 65% | 57% |
| % black wins | 56% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1802 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 33 |
Best Win
Ladia Jirasek
Michael Walder
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ladia Jirasek
Michael Walder