Tomas Polak vs Jiri Jirka
GM Tomas Polak (2443) · IM Jiri Jirka (2367)
Tomas Polak and Jiri Jirka have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1999 and the most recent in Dec 2019. Polak leads 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Polak | Draws | Jirka |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polak with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Jirka with White | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Polak | Draws | Jirka |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Polak | Draws | Jirka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Tomas Polak | Jiri Jirka | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-CZE Blitz |
| Apr 2013 | Tomas Polak | Jiri Jirka | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-CZE 1213 |
| Mar 2010 | Tomas Polak | Jiri Jirka | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-CZE 0910 |
| Jul 2007 | Tomas Polak | Jiri Jirka | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Brno Tespo Eng |
| Feb 2007 | Tomas Polak | Jiri Jirka | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-CZE |
| Sep 2006 | Tomas Polak | Jiri Jirka | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Havlickuv Brod Vysocina Open A |
| Sep 2005 | Jiri Jirka | Tomas Polak | 1-0 | Catalan | Brno Trade GM |
| Jun 2005 | Jiri Jirka | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Strmilov Open |
| Apr 2003 | Tomas Polak | Jiri Jirka | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-CZE 0203 |
| Jan 1999 | Tomas Polak | Jiri Jirka | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-CZE Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Tomas Polak and Jiri Jirka?
In 10 recorded games, Tomas Polak has 5 wins, Jiri Jirka has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Tomas Polak and Jiri Jirka played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1999 to Dec 2019.
What openings do Tomas Polak and Jiri Jirka play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.