Mark Lyell vs Zsoka Gaal
Mark Lyell (65, FM, ENG) and Zsoka Gaal (19, IM, HUN) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Lyell leads with 6 wins to 3, with 1 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vezerkepzo GM Mix drew. With current classical ratings of 2169 and 2374, the Elo model gives Gaal a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2169 vs 2374 (Δ -205)
With Mark Lyell as white
18% Mark18% draw64% Zsoka
With Zsoka Gaal as white
13% Mark15% draw72% Zsoka
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mark Lyell | Zsoka Gaal | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2169 | 2374+9 |
| Peak rating | 2333 · Feb 2019 | 2425 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 58 | 17 |
| World rank now | #9,725 | #2,152 |
| World rank peak | #3,856 | #1,343 |
| Federation rank now | #141 | #58 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,769 | 1,068 |
| Months active | 217 | 144 |
| % white wins | 41% | 47% |
| % black wins | 32% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2363 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 186 |
Best Win
Mark Lyell
Zsoka Gaal
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mark Lyell
Zsoka Gaal