Tobiasz Smal vs Dawid Niekras
Tobiasz Smal (28, POL) and Dawid Niekras (28, FM, POL) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Niekras leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2002 and 2373, the Elo model gives Niekras a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2002 vs 2373 (Δ -371)
With Tobiasz Smal as white
7% Tobiasz11% draw82% Dawid
With Dawid Niekras as white
4% Tobiasz10% draw86% Dawid
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tobiasz Smal | Dawid Niekras | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2002 | 2373 |
| Peak rating | 2136 · Feb 2015 | 2373 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 28 |
| World rank now | #26,918 | #2,167 |
| World rank peak | #15,547 | #2,167 |
| Federation rank now | #681 | #83 |
| Games (career, STD) | 535 | 594 |
| Months active | 183 | 179 |
| % white wins | 50% | 61% |
| % black wins | 49% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2366 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 120 |
Best Win
Tobiasz Smal
Dawid Niekras
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).
Tobiasz Smal
Dawid Niekras