Krzysztof Raczek vs Marek Smietanski
Krzysztof Raczek (18, IM, POL) and Marek Smietanski (42, POL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 27 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 60 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2487 and 1815, the Elo model gives Raczek a 96% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2487 vs 1815 (Δ +672)
With Krzysztof Raczek as white
96% Krzysztof4% draw0% Marek
With Marek Smietanski as white
95% Krzysztof5% draw0% Marek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Krzysztof Raczek | Marek Smietanski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2487 | 1815 |
| Peak rating | 2506 · Feb 2026 | 1815 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 40 |
| World rank now | #691 | #79,817 |
| World rank peak | #546 | #75,845 |
| Federation rank now | #31 | #1,808 |
| Games (career, STD) | 620 | 19 |
| Months active | 106 | 110 |
| % white wins | 56% | 40% |
| % black wins | 56% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2505 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 208 | 121 |
Best Win
Krzysztof Raczek
Marek Smietanski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Krzysztof Raczek
Marek Smietanski