Tomas Polak vs Tomas Kraus
Tomas Polak (52, GM, CZE) and Tomas Kraus (31, GM, CZE) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Kraus leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2443 and 2409, the Elo model gives Polak a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2443 vs 2409 (Δ +34)
With Tomas Polak as white
47% Tomas25% draw28% Tomas
With Tomas Kraus as white
35% Tomas29% draw36% Tomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomas Polak | Tomas Kraus | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2443 | 2409 |
| Peak rating | 2563 · Apr 2020 | 2501 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 46 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,099 | #1,513 |
| World rank peak | #353 | #635 |
| Federation rank now | #18 | #29 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,255 | 1,524 |
| Months active | 217 | 194 |
| % white wins | 49% | 52% |
| % black wins | 39% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2365 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 100 | 107 |
Best Win
Tomas Polak
Tomas Kraus
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tomas Polak
Tomas Kraus