Rastislav Briestensky vs Marek Karas
Rastislav Briestensky (61, FM, SVK) and Marek Karas (27, FM, CZE) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2244 and 2227, the Elo model gives Briestensky a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2244 vs 2227 (Δ +17)
With Rastislav Briestensky as white
46% Rastislav24% draw31% Marek
With Marek Karas as white
34% Rastislav26% draw40% Marek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rastislav Briestensky | Marek Karas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2244 | 2227-5 |
| Peak rating | 2383 · Jul 2008 | 2308 · Jan 2022 |
| Peak age | 43 | 23 |
| World rank now | #6,077 | #6,810 |
| World rank peak | #2,546 | #4,080 |
| Federation rank now | #63 | #190 |
| Games (career, STD) | 280 | 1,275 |
| Months active | 217 | 176 |
| % white wins | 64% | 51% |
| % black wins | 52% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2241 | 2213 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 196 |
Best Win
Rastislav Briestensky
Marek Karas
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).
Rastislav Briestensky
Marek Karas