Ryszard Grossmann vs Grzegorz Joniak
Ryszard Grossmann (77, FM, POL) and Grzegorz Joniak (27, POL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 12 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 39 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1932 and 1566, the Elo model gives Grossmann a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1932 vs 1566 (Δ +366)
With Ryszard Grossmann as white
87% Ryszard8% draw5% Grzegorz
With Grzegorz Joniak as white
82% Ryszard9% draw8% Grzegorz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ryszard Grossmann | Grzegorz Joniak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1932 | 1566 |
| Peak rating | 2237 · Jan 2002 | 1566 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 53 | 25 |
| World rank now | #38,070 | #133,483 |
| World rank peak | #9,551 | #91,771 |
| Federation rank now | #899 | #3,340 |
| Games (career, STD) | 230 | 85 |
| Months active | 217 | 157 |
| % white wins | 53% | 23% |
| % black wins | 49% | 19% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 307 | 26 |
Best Win
Ryszard Grossmann
Grzegorz Joniak
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ryszard Grossmann
Grzegorz Joniak