Michael Kotyk vs Lukasz Zajaczkowski
Michael Kotyk (22, CM, GER) and Lukasz Zajaczkowski (45, POL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 7 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2240 and 1855, the Elo model gives Kotyk a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2240 vs 1855 (Δ +385)
With Michael Kotyk as white
87% Michael9% draw4% Lukasz
With Lukasz Zajaczkowski as white
83% Michael10% draw7% Lukasz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Kotyk | Lukasz Zajaczkowski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2240 | 1855 |
| Peak rating | 2241 · May 2025 | 1855 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 45 |
| World rank now | #6,253 | #59,951 |
| World rank peak | #6,036 | #59,948 |
| Federation rank now | #594 | #1,467 |
| Games (career, STD) | 684 | 139 |
| Months active | 125 | 20 |
| % white wins | 54% | 48% |
| % black wins | 46% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2199 | 1714 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 210 | 715 |
Best Win
Michael Kotyk
Lukasz Zajaczkowski
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).
Michael Kotyk
Lukasz Zajaczkowski