Pavel Blatny vs Jiri Jirka
Pavel Blatny (58, GM, CZE) and Jiri Jirka (43, IM, CZE) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Blatny leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2253 and 2367, the Elo model gives Jirka a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2253 vs 2367 (Δ -114)
With Pavel Blatny as white
27% Pavel23% draw50% Jiri
With Jiri Jirka as white
20% Pavel19% draw61% Jiri
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Blatny | Jiri Jirka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2253 | 2367 |
| Peak rating | 2547 · Apr 2001 | 2460 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 33 | 26 |
| World rank now | #5,700 | #2,301 |
| World rank peak | #250 | #1,135 |
| Federation rank now | #153 | #52 |
| Games (career, STD) | 526 | 597 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 52% | 49% |
| % black wins | 43% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2296 | 1999 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 49 | 26 |
Best Win
Pavel Blatny
Jiri Jirka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Blatny
Jiri Jirka