Jan Polakowski vs Michal Taranowicz
Jan Polakowski (71, POL) and Michal Taranowicz (20, POL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 9 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 26 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1644 and 2145, the Elo model gives Taranowicz a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1644 vs 2145 (Δ -501)
With Jan Polakowski as white
3% Jan7% draw90% Michal
With Michal Taranowicz as white
1% Jan6% draw93% Michal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Polakowski | Michal Taranowicz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1644 | 2145 |
| Peak rating | 1644 · Jan 2025 | 2165 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 70 | 18 |
| World rank now | #128,839 | #11,611 |
| World rank peak | #100,766 | #9,794 |
| Federation rank now | #3,133 | #354 |
| Games (career, STD) | 18 | 591 |
| Months active | 55 | 126 |
| % white wins | 53% | 65% |
| % black wins | 56% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2102 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 117 | 214 |
Best Win
Jan Polakowski
Michal Taranowicz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan Polakowski
Michal Taranowicz