Vasil Trickov vs Michal Schmalz
Vasil Trickov (57, IM, CZE) and Michal Schmalz (35, CZE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Trickov leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2291 and 2076, the Elo model gives Trickov a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2291 vs 2076 (Δ +215)
With Vasil Trickov as white
74% Vasil14% draw12% Michal
With Michal Schmalz as white
65% Vasil17% draw18% Michal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasil Trickov | Michal Schmalz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2291+2 | 2076 |
| Peak rating | 2356 · Oct 2007 | 2119 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 38 | 34 |
| World rank now | #4,381 | #17,743 |
| World rank peak | #3,274 | #13,294 |
| Federation rank now | #119 | #612 |
| Games (career, STD) | 476 | 411 |
| Months active | 217 | 191 |
| % white wins | 51% | 47% |
| % black wins | 44% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2181 | 1941 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 10 |
Best Win
Vasil Trickov
Michal Schmalz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasil Trickov
Michal Schmalz