Tomas Polak vs Petr Velicka
GM Tomas Polak (2443) · GM Petr Velicka (2350)
Tomas Polak and Petr Velicka have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Dec 2018. Polak leads 6 wins to 1, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Polak | Draws | Velicka |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polak with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Velicka with White | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Polak | Draws | Velicka |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Polak | Draws | Velicka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Petr Velicka | Tomas Polak | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | chT-CZE 1819 |
| Jul 2015 | Petr Velicka | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 40th Vsetin Open |
| Feb 2015 | Tomas Polak | Petr Velicka | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-CZE 1415 |
| Nov 2013 | Petr Velicka | Tomas Polak | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | chT-CZE 1314 |
| Feb 2012 | Petr Velicka | Tomas Polak | 0-1 | Italian Game | chT-SVK 1112 |
| Feb 2009 | Tomas Polak | Petr Velicka | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-CZE |
| Aug 2008 | Tomas Polak | Petr Velicka | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 30th Banicky Kahanec |
| Feb 2008 | Petr Velicka | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-CZE |
| Oct 2006 | Tomas Polak | Petr Velicka | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT1E-CZE 0607 |
| May 2000 | Petr Velicka | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Owen Defense | ch-CZE |
| Jan 1997 | Petr Velicka | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | ch-Moravia |
| Jan 1997 | Tomas Polak | Petr Velicka | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-SVK 9798 |
| Jan 1996 | Tomas Polak | Petr Velicka | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | ch-SVK Open |
| Jan 1996 | Tomas Polak | Petr Velicka | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Banicky Kahanec |
| Mar 1995 | Petr Velicka | Tomas Polak | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | chT-CZE 9495 |
| Jan 1993 | Petr Velicka | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Brno B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tomas Polak and Petr Velicka?
In 16 recorded games, Tomas Polak has 6 wins, Petr Velicka has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Tomas Polak and Petr Velicka played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Dec 2018.
What openings do Tomas Polak and Petr Velicka play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.