Maciej Swicarz vs Damian Balinski
Maciej Swicarz (45, POL) and Damian Balinski (37, POL) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Swicarz leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2280 and 2175, the Elo model gives Swicarz a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2280 vs 2175 (Δ +105)
With Maciej Swicarz as white
60% Maciej19% draw21% Damian
With Damian Balinski as white
49% Maciej23% draw29% Damian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Maciej Swicarz | Damian Balinski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2280 | 2175+21 |
| Peak rating | 2388 · Jan 2018 | 2226 · Oct 2023 |
| Peak age | 37 | 34 |
| World rank now | #4,714 | #9,590 |
| World rank peak | #2,501 | #6,678 |
| Federation rank now | #162 | #300 |
| Games (career, STD) | 609 | 644 |
| Months active | 217 | 189 |
| % white wins | 59% | 50% |
| % black wins | 56% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2156 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 13 | 69 |
Best Win
Maciej Swicarz
Damian Balinski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Maciej Swicarz
Damian Balinski