Vlastimil Babula vs Michael Hoffmann
Vlastimil Babula (53, GM, CZE) and Michael Hoffmann (56, GM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2424, the Elo model gives Babula a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2424 (Δ +65)
With Vlastimil Babula as white
52% Vlastimil23% draw24% Michael
With Michael Hoffmann as white
41% Vlastimil28% draw32% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vlastimil Babula | Michael Hoffmann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489+4 | 2424 |
| Peak rating | 2608 · Oct 2008 | 2521 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 35 | 40 |
| World rank now | #673 | #1,309 |
| World rank peak | #123 | #575 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #85 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,241 | 854 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 46% |
| % black wins | 36% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2466 | 2405 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 21 |
Best Win
Vlastimil Babula
Michael Hoffmann
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vlastimil Babula
Michael Hoffmann