Tomas Polak vs Jan Vykouk
Tomas Polak (52, GM, CZE) and Jan Vykouk (26, IM, CZE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Polak leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2529, the Elo model gives Vykouk a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2443 vs 2529 (Δ -86)
With Tomas Polak as white
30% Tomas26% draw44% Jan
With Jan Vykouk as white
22% Tomas22% draw56% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomas Polak | Jan Vykouk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443 | 2529-24 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Apr 2020 | 2553 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 46 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #415 |
| World rank peak | #353 | #299 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,255 | 1,265 |
| Months active | 217 | 176 |
| % white wins | 49% | 52% |
| % black wins | 39% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2554 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 125 |
Best Win
Tomas Polak
Jan Vykouk
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).
Tomas Polak
Jan Vykouk