Ryszard Grossmann vs Krzysztof Kanicki
Ryszard Grossmann (77, FM, POL) and Krzysztof Kanicki (28, POL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 14 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 65 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1932 and 2120, the Elo model gives Kanicki a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1932 vs 2120 (Δ -188)
With Ryszard Grossmann as white
21% Ryszard17% draw62% Krzysztof
With Krzysztof Kanicki as white
15% Ryszard14% draw71% Krzysztof
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ryszard Grossmann | Krzysztof Kanicki | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1932 | 2120 |
| Peak rating | 2237 · Jan 2002 | 2208 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 53 | 18 |
| World rank now | #38,070 | #13,164 |
| World rank peak | #9,551 | #9,728 |
| Federation rank now | #899 | #362 |
| Games (career, STD) | 230 | 574 |
| Months active | 217 | 183 |
| % white wins | 53% | 51% |
| % black wins | 49% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 307 | 22 |
Best Win
Ryszard Grossmann
Krzysztof Kanicki
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ryszard Grossmann
Krzysztof Kanicki