Simon Salgovic vs Karol Paluska
Simon Salgovic (20, SVK) and Karol Paluska (20, SVK) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Salgovic leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2157 and 2101, the Elo model gives Salgovic a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2157 vs 2101 (Δ +56)
With Simon Salgovic as white
53% Simon21% draw27% Karol
With Karol Paluska as white
41% Simon24% draw35% Karol
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Simon Salgovic | Karol Paluska | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2157 | 2101 |
| Peak rating | 2172 · Sep 2024 | 2101 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 20 |
| World rank now | #10,770 | #15,309 |
| World rank peak | #9,376 | #15,309 |
| Federation rank now | #140 | #215 |
| Games (career, STD) | 763 | 582 |
| Months active | 135 | 106 |
| % white wins | 55% | 43% |
| % black wins | 48% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2114 | 2098 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 41 |
Best Win
Simon Salgovic
Karol Paluska
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Simon Salgovic
Karol Paluska