Tomas Polak vs Pavel Simacek
GM Tomas Polak (2443) · GM Pavel Simacek (2373)
Tomas Polak and Pavel Simacek have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Jan 2022. Polak leads 3 wins to 1, with 13 draws (24% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 27 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Polak | Draws | Simacek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polak with White | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Simacek with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Polak | Draws | Simacek |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Polak | Draws | Simacek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT1E-CZE 2122 |
| Dec 2015 | Pavel Simacek | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | chT-CZE 1516 |
| May 2011 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-CZE |
| Apr 2011 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-CZE 1011 |
| May 2010 | Pavel Simacek | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-CZE |
| Sep 2009 | Pavel Simacek | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32nd Banicky Kahanec |
| Jul 2009 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Brno Dopravni |
| Feb 2009 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-CZE |
| Jun 2008 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Brno Duras GM |
| Feb 2007 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT1E-CZE 0607 |
| Feb 2007 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-CZE |
| Sep 2006 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Havlickuv Brod Vysocina Open A |
| Feb 2006 | Pavel Simacek | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-CZE |
| Oct 2005 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Havlickuv Brod Open A |
| Aug 2004 | Pavel Simacek | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 8th Paks Cup GM |
| Jan 2002 | Pavel Simacek | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 07th Cvitanovic Memorial |
| Jan 1995 | Tomas Polak | Pavel Simacek | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-CZE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tomas Polak and Pavel Simacek?
In 17 recorded games, Tomas Polak has 3 wins, Pavel Simacek has 1 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Tomas Polak and Pavel Simacek played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Jan 2022.
What openings do Tomas Polak and Pavel Simacek play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.