Dawid Niekras vs Sebastian Poltorak
Dawid Niekras (28, FM, POL) and Sebastian Poltorak (21, IM, POL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Poltorak leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2373 and 2400, the Elo model gives Poltorak a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2373 vs 2400 (Δ -27)
With Dawid Niekras as white
37% Dawid28% draw35% Sebastian
With Sebastian Poltorak as white
29% Dawid25% draw46% Sebastian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dawid Niekras | Sebastian Poltorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2373+2 | 2400-4 |
| Peak rating | 2373 · May 2026 | 2421 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,167 | #1,678 |
| World rank peak | #2,167 | #1,367 |
| Federation rank now | #83 | #62 |
| Games (career, STD) | 594 | 769 |
| Months active | 178 | 156 |
| % white wins | 61% | 59% |
| % black wins | 54% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2366 | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 183 |
Best Win
Dawid Niekras
Sebastian Poltorak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dawid Niekras
Sebastian Poltorak