Igor Kowalski vs Jan Golecki
Igor Kowalski (25, IM, POL) and Jan Golecki (23, FM, POL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Kowalski leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2398 and 2256, the Elo model gives Kowalski a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2398 vs 2256 (Δ +142)
With Igor Kowalski as white
64% Igor18% draw17% Jan
With Jan Golecki as white
54% Igor22% draw24% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Igor Kowalski | Jan Golecki | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2398 | 2256-35 |
| Peak rating | 2413 · Jul 2025 | 2304 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 24 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,716 | #5,582 |
| World rank peak | #1,494 | #3,908 |
| Federation rank now | #65 | #190 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,044 | 1,082 |
| Months active | 171 | 171 |
| % white wins | 58% | 52% |
| % black wins | 52% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2369 | 2271 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 344 | 67 |
Best Win
Igor Kowalski
Jan Golecki
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).
Igor Kowalski
Jan Golecki