Damian Balinski vs Norbert Grzesik
Damian Balinski (37, POL) and Norbert Grzesik (46, POL) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Balinski leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2175 and 1957, the Elo model gives Balinski a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2175 vs 1957 (Δ +218)
With Damian Balinski as white
74% Damian13% draw12% Norbert
With Norbert Grzesik as white
66% Damian16% draw18% Norbert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Damian Balinski | Norbert Grzesik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2175+21 | 1957 |
| Peak rating | 2226 · Oct 2023 | 2031 · May 2019 |
| Peak age | 34 | 39 |
| World rank now | #9,590 | #35,211 |
| World rank peak | #6,678 | #25,174 |
| Federation rank now | #300 | #909 |
| Games (career, STD) | 644 | 473 |
| Months active | 189 | 196 |
| % white wins | 50% | 42% |
| % black wins | 42% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2156 | 1953 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 69 | 34 |
Best Win
Damian Balinski
Norbert Grzesik
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
Norbert Grzesik