Michal Krasenkow vs Kacper Piorun
Michal Krasenkow (63, GM, POL) and Kacper Piorun (35, GM, POL) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Piorun leads with 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at Mistrzostwa Polski w Szachach Szybkich 2025 saw Piorun prevail. With current classical ratings of 2483 and 2519, the Elo model gives Piorun a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2483 vs 2519 (Δ -36)
With Michal Krasenkow as white
35% Michal30% draw35% Kacper
With Kacper Piorun as white
27% Michal25% draw48% Kacper
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michal Krasenkow | Kacper Piorun | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2483 | 2519-17 |
| Peak rating | 2676 · Oct 2004 | 2685 · Jul 2016 |
| Peak age | 41 | 25 |
| World rank now | #716 | #465 |
| World rank peak | #27 | #52 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,134 | 1,434 |
| Months active | 219 | 203 |
| % white wins | 57% | 54% |
| % black wins | 48% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2442 | 2456 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 222 | 125 |
Best Win
Michal Krasenkow
Kacper Piorun
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michal Krasenkow
Kacper Piorun