Damian Balinski vs Michal Bes
Damian Balinski (37, POL) and Michal Bes (36, POL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Balinski leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2175 and 2032, the Elo model gives Balinski a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2175 vs 2032 (Δ +143)
With Damian Balinski as white
65% Damian16% draw18% Michal
With Michal Bes as white
55% Damian19% draw25% Michal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Damian Balinski | Michal Bes | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2175+21 | 2032 |
| Peak rating | 2226 · Oct 2023 | 2132 · Apr 2021 |
| Peak age | 34 | 31 |
| World rank now | #9,590 | #22,929 |
| World rank peak | #6,678 | #13,778 |
| Federation rank now | #300 | #637 |
| Games (career, STD) | 644 | 688 |
| Months active | 189 | 190 |
| % white wins | 50% | 49% |
| % black wins | 42% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2156 | 1900 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 69 | 49 |
Best Win
Damian Balinski
Michal Bes
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Damian Balinski
Michal Bes