Martin Cerveny vs Tadeas Balacek
Martin Cerveny (43, IM, CZE) and Tadeas Balacek (31, CM, CZE) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Cerveny leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2416, the Elo model gives Balacek a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2416 (Δ -106)
With Martin Cerveny as white
28% Martin24% draw48% Tadeas
With Tadeas Balacek as white
21% Martin20% draw59% Tadeas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Cerveny | Tadeas Balacek | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 2416+20 |
| Peak rating | 2423 · Jan 2016 | 2416 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 33 | 31 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #1,412 |
| World rank peak | #1,639 | #1,412 |
| Federation rank now | #102 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,064 | 1,016 |
| Months active | 209 | 198 |
| % white wins | 56% | 47% |
| % black wins | 53% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2270 | 2235 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 146 | 49 |
Best Win
Martin Cerveny
Tadeas Balacek
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Martin Cerveny
Tadeas Balacek