Igor Janik vs Igor Kowalski
Igor Janik (26, GM, POL) and Igor Kowalski (25, IM, POL) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Janik leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2504 and 2398, the Elo model gives Janik a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2504 vs 2398 (Δ +106)
With Igor Janik as white
59% Igor21% draw20% Igor
With Igor Kowalski as white
48% Igor25% draw28% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Janik | Igor Kowalski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2504 | 2398 |
| Peak rating | 2552 · Apr 2023 | 2413 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 24 |
| World rank now | #554 | #1,716 |
| World rank peak | #363 | #1,494 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #65 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,351 | 1,044 |
| Months active | 182 | 171 |
| % white wins | 59% | 58% |
| % black wins | 53% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2502 | 2369 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 344 |
Best Win
Igor Janik
Igor Kowalski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Janik
Igor Kowalski