Ryszard Grossmann vs Marek Smietanski
Ryszard Grossmann (77, FM, POL) and Marek Smietanski (42, POL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 71 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 91 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1932 and 1815, the Elo model gives Grossmann a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1932 vs 1815 (Δ +117)
With Ryszard Grossmann as white
63% Ryszard16% draw22% Marek
With Marek Smietanski as white
52% Ryszard18% draw29% Marek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ryszard Grossmann | Marek Smietanski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1932 | 1815 |
| Peak rating | 2237 · Jan 2002 | 1815 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 53 | 40 |
| World rank now | #38,070 | #79,817 |
| World rank peak | #9,551 | #75,845 |
| Federation rank now | #899 | #1,808 |
| Games (career, STD) | 230 | 19 |
| Months active | 218 | 110 |
| % white wins | 53% | 40% |
| % black wins | 49% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 307 | 121 |
Best Win
Ryszard Grossmann
Marek Smietanski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (71)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ryszard Grossmann
Marek Smietanski