Michalek, Jan

Jan Michalek, a 57-year-old Czech International Master, is rated 2197 and sitting in the top 4% of Czech players, and in the top 4% worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2197 and 2239 over the past 2 years. 21 rated games in the past year (≈23/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include 2. liga A 2025-2026 r10-11, 1. liga zapad 2025-2026 r9-10, and Turnaj sv. Jana Nepomuckeho 2025 - A. Also played 1 rapid event (including Vlastimil Hort Tournament 2025) recently. His peak of 2401 was reached at age 32 (Oct 2001); he also reached Czech #39 in Jan 2002.

Awarded IM in 2001 (age 32).