Simon Rybka vs Richard Turcan
Simon Rybka (20, FM, SVK) and Richard Turcan (22, FM, SVK) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Turcan leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2354 and 2343, the Elo model gives Rybka a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2354 vs 2343 (Δ +11)
With Simon Rybka as white
44% Simon25% draw31% Richard
With Richard Turcan as white
33% Simon27% draw40% Richard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simon Rybka | Richard Turcan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2354-19 | 2343 |
| Peak rating | 2389 · Aug 2025 | 2407 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 19 | 19 |
| World rank now | #2,617 | #2,875 |
| World rank peak | #1,901 | #1,715 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 700 | 737 |
| Months active | 140 | 133 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 47% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2361 | 2326 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 88 | 95 |
Best Win
Simon Rybka
Richard Turcan
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).
Simon Rybka
Richard Turcan