Mark Lyell vs Emil Szalanczi
Mark Lyell (65, FM, ENG) and Emil Szalanczi (73, IM, HUN) have met 59 times in classical OTB. Szalanczi leads with 26 wins to 23, with 10 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at First Saturday IM October 2018 saw Lyell prevail. With current classical ratings of 2169 and 1831, the Elo model gives Lyell a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2169 vs 1831 (Δ +338)
With Mark Lyell as white
85% Mark10% draw6% Emil
With Emil Szalanczi as white
79% Mark11% draw9% Emil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Lyell | Emil Szalanczi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2169 | 1831-1 |
| Peak rating | 2333 · Feb 2019 | 2388 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 58 | 55 |
| World rank now | #9,725 | #66,872 |
| World rank peak | #3,856 | #2,417 |
| Federation rank now | #141 | #1,635 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,769 | 2,461 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 41% | 49% |
| % black wins | 32% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1746 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 38 |
Best Win
Mark Lyell
Emil Szalanczi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (59)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mark Lyell
Emil Szalanczi