Michal Novotny vs Matyas Zeman
Michal Novotny (48, FM, CZE) and Matyas Zeman (25, FM, CZE) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Novotny leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2203 and 2325, the Elo model gives Zeman a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2203 vs 2325 (Δ -122)
With Michal Novotny as white
27% Michal22% draw51% Matyas
With Matyas Zeman as white
20% Michal18% draw62% Matyas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michal Novotny | Matyas Zeman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2203+9 | 2325 |
| Peak rating | 2354 · May 2014 | 2332 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 36 | 23 |
| World rank now | #7,992 | #3,338 |
| World rank peak | #3,129 | #3,153 |
| Federation rank now | #223 | #80 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,009 | 670 |
| Months active | 213 | 150 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 50% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2183 | 2306 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 77 | 53 |
Best Win
Michal Novotny
Matyas Zeman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michal Novotny
Matyas Zeman