Tomas Polak vs Stepan Hrbek
Tomas Polak (52, GM, CZE) and Stepan Hrbek (20, IM, CZE) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Hrbek leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2466, the Elo model gives Hrbek a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2443 vs 2466 (Δ -23)
With Tomas Polak as white
37% Tomas29% draw34% Stepan
With Stepan Hrbek as white
29% Tomas26% draw45% Stepan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomas Polak | Stepan Hrbek | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443 | 2466+6 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Apr 2020 | 2466 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 46 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #865 |
| World rank peak | #353 | #865 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,255 | 892 |
| Months active | 217 | 136 |
| % white wins | 49% | 46% |
| % black wins | 39% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2473 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 109 |
Best Win
Tomas Polak
Stepan Hrbek
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tomas Polak
Stepan Hrbek