Tomas Polak vs Jakub Szotkowski
Tomas Polak (52, GM, CZE) and Jakub Szotkowski (29, IM, CZE) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Polak leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2313, the Elo model gives Polak a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2443 vs 2313 (Δ +130)
With Tomas Polak as white
63% Tomas19% draw18% Jakub
With Jakub Szotkowski as white
52% Tomas23% draw25% Jakub
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomas Polak | Jakub Szotkowski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443 | 2313 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Apr 2020 | 2408 · Oct 2016 |
| Peak age | 46 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #3,682 |
| World rank peak | #353 | #2,009 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #94 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,255 | 960 |
| Months active | 217 | 190 |
| % white wins | 49% | 47% |
| % black wins | 39% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2354 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 34 |
Best Win
Tomas Polak
Jakub Szotkowski
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).
Tomas Polak
Jakub Szotkowski