Tomas Polak vs Jiri Jirka
Tomas Polak (52, GM, CZE) and Jiri Jirka (43, IM, CZE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Polak leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2367, the Elo model gives Polak a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2443 vs 2367 (Δ +76)
With Tomas Polak as white
54% Tomas22% draw24% Jiri
With Jiri Jirka as white
43% Tomas26% draw31% Jiri
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomas Polak | Jiri Jirka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443 | 2367 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Apr 2020 | 2460 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 46 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #2,301 |
| World rank peak | #353 | #1,135 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #52 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,255 | 597 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 49% |
| % black wins | 39% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 1999 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 26 |
Best Win
Tomas Polak
Jiri Jirka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tomas Polak
Jiri Jirka