Ryszard Grossmann vs Robert Babij
Ryszard Grossmann (77, FM, POL) and Robert Babij (58, POL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 27 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 70 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1932 and 1888, the Elo model gives Grossmann a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1932 vs 1888 (Δ +44)
With Ryszard Grossmann as white
52% Ryszard19% draw29% Robert
With Robert Babij as white
40% Ryszard23% draw37% Robert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ryszard Grossmann | Robert Babij | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1932 | 1888 |
| Peak rating | 2237 · Jan 2002 | 1888 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 53 | 56 |
| World rank now | #38,070 | #56,298 |
| World rank peak | #9,551 | #47,532 |
| Federation rank now | #899 | #1,551 |
| Games (career, STD) | 230 | 17 |
| Months active | 217 | 182 |
| % white wins | 53% | 38% |
| % black wins | 49% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 307 | 0 |
Best Win
Ryszard Grossmann
Robert Babij
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ryszard Grossmann
Robert Babij