Tomas Polak vs Pavel Simacek
Tomas Polak (52, GM, CZE) and Pavel Simacek (47, GM, CZE) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Polak leads with 3 wins to 1, with 10 draws — a 71% draw rate. Their last meeting at Mistrovstvi CR 2023 v rapid sachu druzstev drew. With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2369, 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 2369 (Δ +74)
With Tomas Polak as white
54% Tomas22% draw24% Pavel
With Pavel Simacek as white
42% Tomas26% draw31% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443 | 2369-2 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Apr 2020 | 2532 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 46 | 31 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #2,260 |
| World rank peak | #353 | #533 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #51 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,255 | 1,418 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 49% |
| % black wins | 39% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2329 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 98 |
Best Win
Tomas Polak
Pavel Simacek
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tomas Polak
Pavel Simacek