Michal Jares vs Jakub Kusa
Michal Jares (21, FM, CZE) and Jakub Kusa (21, IM, CZE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Kusa leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2420, the Elo model gives Kusa a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2420 (Δ -110)
With Michal Jares as white
28% Michal24% draw49% Jakub
With Jakub Kusa as white
20% Michal20% draw60% Jakub
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michal Jares | Jakub Kusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310-15 | 2420+14 |
| Peak rating | 2390 · Apr 2024 | 2428 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 19 | 21 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #1,957 | #1,266 |
| Federation rank now | #102 | #23 |
| Games (career, STD) | 618 | 948 |
| Months active | 129 | 132 |
| % white wins | 50% | 48% |
| % black wins | 42% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2329 | 2416 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 90 |
Best Win
Michal Jares
Jakub Kusa
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).
Michal Jares
Jakub Kusa