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Maciej Nurkiewicz vs Igor Kowalski

Maciej Nurkiewicz (47, POL) and Igor Kowalski (25, IM, POL) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Nurkiewicz leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2329 and 2398, the Elo model gives Kowalski a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2329 vs 2398 -69)
With Maciej Nurkiewicz as white
32% Maciej26% draw42% Igor
With Igor Kowalski as white
24% Maciej22% draw54% Igor

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Maciej NurkiewiczIgor Kowalski
Current rating (STD)23292398
Peak rating2430 · Sep 20102413 · Jul 2025
Peak age3124
World rank now#3,224#1,716
World rank peak#1,376#1,494
Federation rank now#117#65
Games (career, STD)5331,044
Months active217171
% white wins52%58%
% black wins43%52%
TPR last 12m (STD)23512369
Activity 12m (games)51344

Best Win

Maciej Nurkiewicz
Igor Kowalski

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).

Maciej Nurkiewicz
Igor Kowalski

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