Dariusz Ponikowski vs Bartosz Walaszek
Dariusz Ponikowski (67, POL) and Bartosz Walaszek (17, POL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 19 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2121 and 1686, the Elo model gives Ponikowski a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2121 vs 1686 (Δ +435)
With Dariusz Ponikowski as white
90% Dariusz7% draw3% Bartosz
With Bartosz Walaszek as white
87% Dariusz8% draw5% Bartosz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dariusz Ponikowski | Bartosz Walaszek | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2121 | 1686 |
| Peak rating | 2167 · Jul 2004 | 1686 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 45 | 15 |
| World rank now | #22,959 | #101,300 |
| World rank peak | #17,144 | #95,375 |
| Federation rank now | #599 | #2,268 |
| Games (career, STD) | 0 | 9 |
| Months active | 204 | 44 |
| % white wins | 55% | 63% |
| % black wins | 56% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 88 | 76 |
Best Win
Dariusz Ponikowski
Bartosz Walaszek
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dariusz Ponikowski
Bartosz Walaszek