Charlton Mnyasta vs Jan Karsten
Charlton Mnyasta (21, RSA) and Jan Karsten (18, IM, RSA) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Karsten leads the classical series 3–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2195 and 2382, the Elo model gives Karsten a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2195 vs 2382 (Δ -187)
With Charlton Mnyasta as white
20% Charlton19% draw61% Jan
With Jan Karsten as white
14% Charlton16% draw70% Jan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Charlton Mnyasta | Jan Karsten | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2195 | 2382 |
| Peak rating | 2195 · Apr 2026 | 2385 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 21 | 17 |
| World rank now | #8,447 | #1,994 |
| World rank peak | #8,447 | #1,945 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 348 | 304 |
| Months active | 56 | 56 |
| % white wins | 65% | 57% |
| % black wins | 62% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2098 | 2377 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 29 |
Best Win
Charlton Mnyasta
Jan Karsten
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Charlton Mnyasta
Jan Karsten