Simon Rybka vs Kristian Rucek
Simon Rybka (20, FM, SVK) and Kristian Rucek (21, SVK) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Rybka leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2354 and 2159, the Elo model gives Rybka a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2354 vs 2159 (Δ +195)
With Simon Rybka as white
71% Simon15% draw13% Kristian
With Kristian Rucek as white
62% Simon18% draw19% Kristian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simon Rybka | Kristian Rucek | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2354 | 2159 |
| Peak rating | 2389 · Aug 2025 | 2234 · Jun 2022 |
| Peak age | 19 | 17 |
| World rank now | #2,617 | #10,627 |
| World rank peak | #1,901 | #6,570 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #136 |
| Games (career, STD) | 700 | 335 |
| Months active | 141 | 125 |
| % white wins | 58% | 50% |
| % black wins | 47% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2361 | 2133 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 88 | 30 |
Best Win
Simon Rybka
Kristian Rucek
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).
Simon Rybka
Kristian Rucek