Michael Wiedenkeller vs Mietek Bakalarz
Michael Wiedenkeller (63, IM, LUX) and Mietek Bakalarz (66, IM, LUX) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Wiedenkeller leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2400 and 2184, the Elo model gives Wiedenkeller a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2400 vs 2184 (Δ +216)
With Michael Wiedenkeller as white
74% Michael15% draw12% Mietek
With Mietek Bakalarz as white
65% Michael18% draw17% Mietek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Wiedenkeller | Mietek Bakalarz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2400+1 | 2184 |
| Peak rating | 2481 · Jun 2017 | 2429 · Oct 2005 |
| Peak age | 54 | 45 |
| World rank now | #1,678 | #9,049 |
| World rank peak | #772 | #1,489 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 677 | 778 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 58% | 49% |
| % black wins | 47% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2386 | 2110 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 95 | 88 |
Best Win
Michael Wiedenkeller
Mietek Bakalarz
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 Wiedenkeller
Mietek Bakalarz