Vlastimil Babula vs Lubomir Ftacnik
Vlastimil Babula (53, GM, CZE) and Lubomir Ftacnik (69, GM, SVK) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Babula leads with 2 wins to 0, with 10 draws — a 83% draw rate. Their last meeting at SVK Extraliga 2024 2025 R7-8 drew. With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2417, the Elo model gives Babula a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2417 (Δ +72)
With Vlastimil Babula as white
54% Vlastimil23% draw24% Lubomir
With Lubomir Ftacnik as white
42% Vlastimil27% draw31% Lubomir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vlastimil Babula | Lubomir Ftacnik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489+4 | 2417 |
| Peak rating | 2608 · Oct 2008 | 2618 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 35 | 44 |
| World rank now | #673 | #1,403 |
| World rank peak | #123 | #67 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,241 | 1,283 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 41% |
| % black wins | 36% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2466 | 2397 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 84 |
Best Win
Vlastimil Babula
Lubomir Ftacnik
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).
Vlastimil Babula
Lubomir Ftacnik