Barileng Gaealafshwe vs Thato Olebile
Barileng Gaealafshwe (44, CM, BOT) and Thato Olebile (35, FM, BOT) have met 18 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 7–7 with 4 draws — a 22% draw rate. Their last meeting at GABORONE INTERNATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP saw Gaealafshwe prevail. With current classical ratings of 1939 and 1967, the Elo model gives Olebile a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1939 vs 1967 (Δ -28)
With Barileng Gaealafshwe as white
39% Barileng23% draw37% Thato
With Thato Olebile as white
31% Barileng20% draw49% Thato
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Barileng Gaealafshwe | Thato Olebile | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1939 | 1967 |
| Peak rating | 2222 · Aug 2014 | 2209 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 32 | 26 |
| World rank now | #39,009 | #33,254 |
| World rank peak | #8,700 | #9,547 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 583 | 626 |
| Months active | 199 | 174 |
| % white wins | 60% | 66% |
| % black wins | 47% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1796 | 1833 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 14 |
Best Win
Barileng Gaealafshwe
Thato Olebile
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Barileng Gaealafshwe
Thato Olebile