Mark Lyell vs Erik Kislik
Mark Lyell (65, FM, ENG) and Erik Kislik (39, IM, USA) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Kislik leads with 10 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at First Saturday IM July 2014 saw Kislik prevail. With current classical ratings of 2169 and 2331, the Elo model gives Kislik a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2169 vs 2331 (Δ -162)
With Mark Lyell as white
23% Mark20% draw58% Erik
With Erik Kislik as white
16% Mark17% draw67% Erik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Lyell | Erik Kislik | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2169 | 2331 |
| Peak rating | 2333 · Feb 2019 | 2415 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 58 | 25 |
| World rank now | #9,725 | #3,334 |
| World rank peak | #3,856 | #1,848 |
| Federation rank now | #141 | #141 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,769 | 853 |
| Months active | 217 | 190 |
| % white wins | 41% | 41% |
| % black wins | 32% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Mark Lyell
Erik Kislik
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).
Mark Lyell
Erik Kislik