Richard Stalmach vs Vaclav Finek
Richard Stalmach (20, IM, CZE) and Vaclav Finek (16, IM, CZE) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Stalmach leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2433 and 2573, the Elo model gives Finek a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2433 vs 2573 (Δ -140)
With Richard Stalmach as white
24% Richard23% draw53% Vaclav
With Vaclav Finek as white
17% Richard19% draw64% Vaclav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richard Stalmach | Vaclav Finek | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2433+2 | 2573+2 |
| Peak rating | 2464 · Jun 2024 | 2573 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,198 | #232 |
| World rank peak | #947 | #232 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,046 | 775 |
| Months active | 152 | 106 |
| % white wins | 54% | 61% |
| % black wins | 47% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2409 | 2573 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 111 | 142 |
Best Win
Richard Stalmach
Vaclav Finek
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Richard Stalmach
Vaclav Finek