Mikolaj Nowak vs Sebastian Poltorak
Mikolaj Nowak (24, POL) and Sebastian Poltorak (21, IM, POL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Nowak leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2338 and 2400, the Elo model gives Poltorak a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2338 vs 2400 (Δ -62)
With Mikolaj Nowak as white
33% Mikolaj27% draw40% Sebastian
With Sebastian Poltorak as white
25% Mikolaj22% draw52% Sebastian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikolaj Nowak | Sebastian Poltorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2338 | 2400-4 |
| Peak rating | 2395 · Oct 2022 | 2421 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,991 | #1,678 |
| World rank peak | #2,026 | #1,367 |
| Federation rank now | #110 | #62 |
| Games (career, STD) | 658 | 769 |
| Months active | 166 | 156 |
| % white wins | 60% | 59% |
| % black wins | 55% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2296 | 2384 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 167 | 183 |
Best Win
Mikolaj Nowak
Sebastian Poltorak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikolaj Nowak
Sebastian Poltorak