Gil Barak vs Michal Lahav
Gil Barak (26, CM, ISR) and Michal Lahav (27, WIM, ISR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Lahav leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2198 and 2158, the Elo model gives Barak a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2198 vs 2158 (Δ +40)
With Gil Barak as white
50% Gil22% draw28% Michal
With Michal Lahav as white
38% Gil26% draw36% Michal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gil Barak | Michal Lahav | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2198-1 | 2158+1 |
| Peak rating | 2229 · Aug 2025 | 2286 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 25 | 21 |
| World rank now | #8,276 | #10,694 |
| World rank peak | #6,544 | #5,388 |
| Federation rank now | #176 | #210 |
| Games (career, STD) | 526 | 958 |
| Months active | 168 | 169 |
| % white wins | 44% | 50% |
| % black wins | 42% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2179 | 2179 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 137 | 224 |
Best Win
Gil Barak
Michal Lahav
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).
Gil Barak
Michal Lahav