Pavel Jirasek vs Tomas Kraus
Pavel Jirasek (41, FM, CZE) and Tomas Kraus (31, GM, CZE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Jirasek leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2371 and 2409, the Elo model gives Kraus a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2371 vs 2409 (Δ -38)
With Pavel Jirasek as white
35% Pavel29% draw36% Tomas
With Tomas Kraus as white
28% Pavel24% draw48% Tomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Jirasek | Tomas Kraus | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2371+4 | 2409 |
| Peak rating | 2392 · Feb 2026 | 2501 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 41 | 29 |
| World rank now | #2,209 | #1,513 |
| World rank peak | #1,829 | #635 |
| Federation rank now | #50 | #29 |
| Games (career, STD) | 697 | 1,524 |
| Months active | 210 | 194 |
| % white wins | 55% | 52% |
| % black wins | 45% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2411 | 2365 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 43 | 107 |
Best Win
Pavel Jirasek
Tomas Kraus
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).
Pavel Jirasek
Tomas Kraus