Lukasz Klykow vs Damian Balinski
Lukasz Klykow (48, CM, POL) and Damian Balinski (37, POL) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Balinski leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2096 and 2175, the Elo model gives Balinski a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2096 vs 2175 (Δ -79)
With Lukasz Klykow as white
32% Lukasz23% draw45% Damian
With Damian Balinski as white
24% Lukasz19% draw56% Damian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lukasz Klykow | Damian Balinski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2096 | 2175 |
| Peak rating | 2219 · Apr 2013 | 2226 · Oct 2023 |
| Peak age | 35 | 34 |
| World rank now | #15,764 | #9,591 |
| World rank peak | #7,683 | #6,678 |
| Federation rank now | #464 | #301 |
| Games (career, STD) | 218 | 644 |
| Months active | 217 | 190 |
| % white wins | 56% | 50% |
| % black wins | 41% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1973 | 2156 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 3 | 69 |
Best Win
Lukasz Klykow
Damian Balinski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Lukasz Klykow
Damian Balinski