Zbynek Hracek vs Vlastimil Babula
Zbynek Hracek (56, GM, CZE) and Vlastimil Babula (53, GM, CZE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Hracek leads the classical series 2–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2525 and 2489, the Elo model gives Hracek a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2525 vs 2489 (Δ +36)
With Zbynek Hracek as white
48% Zbynek25% draw27% Vlastimil
With Vlastimil Babula as white
35% Zbynek30% draw35% Vlastimil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zbynek Hracek | Vlastimil Babula | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2525-2 | 2489+4 |
| Peak rating | 2646 · Oct 2014 | 2608 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 44 | 35 |
| World rank now | #433 | #673 |
| World rank peak | #72 | #123 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,247 | 1,241 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 39% | 49% |
| % black wins | 27% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2507 | 2466 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 87 |
Best Win
Zbynek Hracek
Vlastimil Babula
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).
Zbynek Hracek
Vlastimil Babula