Tomas Polak vs Richard Stalmach
Tomas Polak (52, GM, CZE) and Richard Stalmach (20, IM, CZE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Polak leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2433, the Elo model gives Polak a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2443 vs 2433 (Δ +10)
With Tomas Polak as white
43% Tomas26% draw30% Richard
With Richard Stalmach as white
33% Tomas28% draw40% Richard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomas Polak | Richard Stalmach | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443 | 2433+2 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Apr 2020 | 2464 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 46 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #1,198 |
| World rank peak | #353 | #947 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,255 | 1,046 |
| Months active | 217 | 152 |
| % white wins | 49% | 54% |
| % black wins | 39% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2409 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 111 |
Best Win
Tomas Polak
Richard Stalmach
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
Richard Stalmach