Charles Eichab vs Leonard Nghifikwa
Charles Eichab (47, CM, NAM) and Leonard Nghifikwa (34, NAM) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Eichab leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1945 and 1786, the Elo model gives Eichab a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1945 vs 1786 (Δ +159)
With Charles Eichab as white
68% Charles14% draw18% Leonard
With Leonard Nghifikwa as white
59% Charles17% draw25% Leonard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Charles Eichab | Leonard Nghifikwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1945 | 1786 |
| Peak rating | 2200 · Apr 2003 | 1850 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 24 | 26 |
| World rank now | #37,768 | #80,664 |
| World rank peak | #13,351 | #52,676 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 271 | 142 |
| Months active | 186 | 93 |
| % white wins | 45% | 63% |
| % black wins | 43% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1820 | 1613 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 21 | 29 |
Best Win
Charles Eichab
Leonard Nghifikwa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Charles Eichab
Leonard Nghifikwa