Tomas Buchcar vs Jaroslav Kucera
Tomas Buchcar (38, CZE) and Jaroslav Kucera (72, CZE) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Buchcar leads the classical series 4–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2145 and 1963, the Elo model gives Buchcar a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2145 vs 1963 (Δ +182)
With Tomas Buchcar as white
70% Tomas14% draw15% Jaroslav
With Jaroslav Kucera as white
61% Tomas17% draw21% Jaroslav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomas Buchcar | Jaroslav Kucera | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2145 | 1963 |
| Peak rating | 2232 · Jun 2022 | 2025 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 34 | 55 |
| World rank now | #11,611 | #34,037 |
| World rank peak | #6,649 | #28,209 |
| Federation rank now | #348 | #1,336 |
| Games (career, STD) | 652 | 705 |
| Months active | 187 | 194 |
| % white wins | 47% | 49% |
| % black wins | 46% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2160 | 1946 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 25 |
Best Win
Tomas Buchcar
Jaroslav Kucera
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tomas Buchcar
Jaroslav Kucera