Marcin Steczek vs Dawid Niekras
Marcin Steczek (50, FM, POL) and Dawid Niekras (28, FM, POL) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Steczek leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2311 and 2373, the Elo model gives Niekras a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2311 vs 2373 (Δ -62)
With Marcin Steczek as white
33% Marcin26% draw41% Dawid
With Dawid Niekras as white
25% Marcin22% draw52% Dawid
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Marcin Steczek | Dawid Niekras | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2311 | 2373 |
| Peak rating | 2409 · May 2011 | 2373 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 35 | 28 |
| World rank now | #3,745 | #2,167 |
| World rank peak | #1,941 | #2,167 |
| Federation rank now | #140 | #83 |
| Games (career, STD) | 345 | 594 |
| Months active | 218 | 179 |
| % white wins | 68% | 61% |
| % black wins | 58% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2160 | 2366 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 64 | 120 |
Best Win
Marcin Steczek
Dawid Niekras
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Marcin Steczek
Dawid Niekras