Natalia Szmaj vs Paulina Kopica
Natalia Szmaj (29, POL) and Paulina Kopica (28, POL) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1779 and 1925, the Elo model gives Kopica a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1779 vs 1925 (Δ -146)
With Natalia Szmaj as white
26% Natalia17% draw57% Paulina
With Paulina Kopica as white
19% Natalia14% draw67% Paulina
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Natalia Szmaj | Paulina Kopica | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1779 | 1925 |
| Peak rating | 1779 · Mar 2024 | 1959 · Sep 2016 |
| Peak age | 27 | 18 |
| World rank now | #73,309 | #39,737 |
| World rank peak | #58,529 | #34,162 |
| Federation rank now | #1,825 | #960 |
| Games (career, STD) | 358 | 503 |
| Months active | 183 | 179 |
| % white wins | 34% | 43% |
| % black wins | 37% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Natalia Szmaj
Paulina Kopica
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).
Natalia Szmaj
Paulina Kopica