Pavel Slovak vs Zdenek Kovar
Pavel Slovak (52, CZE) and Zdenek Kovar (67, CZE) have never met in classical OTB, but played 16 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 20 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1994 and 1864, the Elo model gives Slovak a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1994 vs 1864 (Δ +130)
With Pavel Slovak as white
64% Pavel15% draw20% Zdenek
With Zdenek Kovar as white
54% Pavel18% draw27% Zdenek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pavel Slovak | Zdenek Kovar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1994 | 1864 |
| Peak rating | 2117 · Oct 2004 | 1864 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 30 | 65 |
| World rank now | #28,426 | #57,664 |
| World rank peak | #18,191 | #49,029 |
| Federation rank now | #1,082 | #2,685 |
| Games (career, STD) | 472 | 81 |
| Months active | 210 | 148 |
| % white wins | 46% | 42% |
| % black wins | 45% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2070 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 0 |
Best Win
Pavel Slovak
Zdenek Kovar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pavel Slovak
Zdenek Kovar