Pawel Piekielny vs Jan Klimkowski
Pawel Piekielny (23, IM, POL) and Jan Klimkowski (19, GM, POL) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Piekielny leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2335 and 2514, the Elo model gives Klimkowski a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2335 vs 2514 (Δ -179)
With Pawel Piekielny as white
20% Pawel20% draw59% Jan
With Jan Klimkowski as white
14% Pawel17% draw69% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pawel Piekielny | Jan Klimkowski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2335 | 2514 |
| Peak rating | 2335 · Mar 2026 | 2532 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 23 | 17 |
| World rank now | #3,068 | #498 |
| World rank peak | #3,042 | #413 |
| Federation rank now | #112 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 505 | 870 |
| Months active | 141 | 122 |
| % white wins | 59% | 59% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2385 | 2515 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 186 |
Best Win
Pawel Piekielny
Jan Klimkowski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pawel Piekielny
Jan Klimkowski