Rafal Szymczak vs Sebastian Malec
Rafal Szymczak (50, POL) and Sebastian Malec (31, POL) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Malec leads the classical series 6–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1943 and 2073, the Elo model gives Malec a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1943 vs 2073 (Δ -130)
With Rafal Szymczak as white
27% Rafal19% draw54% Sebastian
With Sebastian Malec as white
20% Rafal16% draw64% Sebastian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rafal Szymczak | Sebastian Malec | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1943 | 2073 |
| Peak rating | 2153 · Jul 2005 | 2214 · Jan 2011 |
| Peak age | 29 | 16 |
| World rank now | #38,167 | #18,057 |
| World rank peak | #16,227 | #9,843 |
| Federation rank now | #967 | #506 |
| Games (career, STD) | 673 | 652 |
| Months active | 217 | 194 |
| % white wins | 35% | 55% |
| % black wins | 34% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1902 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 0 |
Best Win
Rafal Szymczak
Sebastian Malec
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rafal Szymczak
Sebastian Malec