Rostislav Taborsky vs Aivars Laizans
Rostislav Taborsky (54, FM, CZE) and Aivars Laizans (57, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 16 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2112 and 1934, the Elo model gives Taborsky a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2112 vs 1934 (Δ +178)
With Rostislav Taborsky as white
70% Rostislav14% draw15% Aivars
With Aivars Laizans as white
61% Rostislav17% draw22% Aivars
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rostislav Taborsky | Aivars Laizans | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2112 | 1934 |
| Peak rating | 2318 · Jul 2003 | 1934 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 31 | 55 |
| World rank now | #14,297 | #39,669 |
| World rank peak | #4,749 | #38,424 |
| Federation rank now | #463 | #84 |
| Games (career, STD) | 558 | 8 |
| Months active | 218 | 20 |
| % white wins | 54% | 58% |
| % black wins | 43% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2082 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 514 |
Best Win
Rostislav Taborsky
Aivars Laizans
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rostislav Taborsky
Aivars Laizans