Igor Janik vs Michal Karpus
Igor Janik (26, GM, POL) and Michal Karpus (26, FM, POL) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Janik leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2504 and 2293, the Elo model gives Janik a 73% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2504 vs 2293 (Δ +211)
With Igor Janik as white
73% Igor16% draw12% Michal
With Michal Karpus as white
64% Igor19% draw17% Michal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Janik | Michal Karpus | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2504 | 2293+50 |
| Peak rating | 2552 · Apr 2023 | 2382 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 23 | 18 |
| World rank now | #554 | #4,322 |
| World rank peak | #363 | #2,600 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #156 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,351 | 759 |
| Months active | 182 | 172 |
| % white wins | 59% | 52% |
| % black wins | 53% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2502 | 2440 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 53 |
Best Win
Igor Janik
Michal Karpus
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Igor Janik
Michal Karpus