Elisha Chimbamu vs Katsande Tanaka
Elisha Chimbamu (41, ZIM) and Katsande Tanaka (24, ZIM) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Tanaka leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1896 and 2025, the Elo model gives Tanaka a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1896 vs 2025 (Δ -129)
With Elisha Chimbamu as white
27% Elisha19% draw54% Katsande
With Katsande Tanaka as white
20% Elisha16% draw64% Katsande
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Elisha Chimbamu | Katsande Tanaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1896 | 2025-48 |
| Peak rating | 2169 · Feb 2016 | 2073 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 31 | 24 |
| World rank now | #49,133 | #23,864 |
| World rank peak | #12,525 | #17,730 |
| Federation rank now | #50 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 323 | 213 |
| Months active | 152 | 77 |
| % white wins | 52% | 64% |
| % black wins | 47% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1785 | 2012 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 43 |
Best Win
Elisha Chimbamu
Katsande Tanaka
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).
Elisha Chimbamu
Katsande Tanaka