Henning Holinka vs Michael Kotyk
Henning Holinka (24, FM, GER) and Michael Kotyk (22, CM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Holinka leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2355 and 2240, the Elo model gives Holinka a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2355 vs 2240 (Δ +115)
With Henning Holinka as white
61% Henning19% draw20% Michael
With Michael Kotyk as white
50% Henning23% draw27% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Henning Holinka | Michael Kotyk | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2355 | 2240 |
| Peak rating | 2355 · May 2026 | 2241 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 24 | 21 |
| World rank now | #2,588 | #6,253 |
| World rank peak | #2,588 | #6,036 |
| Federation rank now | #209 | #594 |
| Games (career, STD) | 654 | 684 |
| Months active | 157 | 125 |
| % white wins | 55% | 54% |
| % black wins | 46% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2350 | 2199 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 210 |
Best Win
Henning Holinka
Michael Kotyk
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Henning Holinka
Michael Kotyk