Tomas Polak vs Stepan Zilka
Tomas Polak (52, GM, CZE) and Stepan Zilka (38, GM, CZE) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 10 draws — a 83% draw rate. Their last meeting at Mistrovstvi CR muzu 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2516, the Elo model gives Zilka a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2443 vs 2516 (Δ -73)
With Tomas Polak as white
31% Tomas27% draw42% Stepan
With Stepan Zilka as white
24% Tomas23% draw54% Stepan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomas Polak | Stepan Zilka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443 | 2516+4 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Apr 2020 | 2615 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 46 | 35 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #487 |
| World rank peak | #353 | #152 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,255 | 1,135 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 56% |
| % black wins | 39% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2471 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 107 |
Best Win
Tomas Polak
Stepan Zilka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
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 Zilka