Fred Berend vs Mietek Bakalarz
Fred Berend (61, IM, LUX) and Mietek Bakalarz (66, IM, LUX) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Berend leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2208 and 2184, the Elo model gives Berend a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2208 vs 2184 (Δ +24)
With Fred Berend as white
47% Fred23% draw30% Mietek
With Mietek Bakalarz as white
35% Fred26% draw39% Mietek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Fred Berend | Mietek Bakalarz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2208-5 | 2184 |
| Peak rating | 2396 · Mar 2010 | 2429 · Oct 2005 |
| Peak age | 45 | 45 |
| World rank now | #7,723 | #9,049 |
| World rank peak | #2,227 | #1,489 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 777 | 778 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 54% | 49% |
| % black wins | 51% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2145 | 2110 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 109 | 88 |
Best Win
Fred Berend
Mietek Bakalarz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Fred Berend
Mietek Bakalarz