Vlastimil Babula vs Tomas Kraus
Vlastimil Babula (53, GM, CZE) and Tomas Kraus (31, GM, CZE) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Babula leads with 3 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 73% draw rate. Their last meeting at Extraliga 2025-2026 r7-8 drew. With current classical ratings of 2489 and 2409, the Elo model gives Babula a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2489 vs 2409 (Δ +80)
With Vlastimil Babula as white
55% Vlastimil22% draw23% Tomas
With Tomas Kraus as white
43% Vlastimil26% draw30% Tomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vlastimil Babula | Tomas Kraus | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2489+4 | 2409 |
| Peak rating | 2608 · Oct 2008 | 2501 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 35 | 29 |
| World rank now | #673 | #1,513 |
| World rank peak | #123 | #635 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #29 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,241 | 1,524 |
| Months active | 217 | 194 |
| % white wins | 49% | 52% |
| % black wins | 36% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2466 | 2365 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 107 |
Best Win
Vlastimil Babula
Tomas Kraus
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
Tomas Kraus