Gideon Masaiti vs Mpene Thuto
Gideon Masaiti (22, BOT) and Mpene Thuto (18, CM, BOT) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Masaiti leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1705 and 2009, the Elo model gives Thuto a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1705 vs 2009 (Δ -304)
With Gideon Masaiti as white
12% Gideon11% draw77% Mpene
With Mpene Thuto as white
8% Gideon10% draw83% Mpene
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gideon Masaiti | Mpene Thuto | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1705 | 2009 |
| Peak rating | 1793 · Mar 2024 | 2009 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 18 |
| World rank now | #107,891 | #26,108 |
| World rank peak | #58,670 | #25,976 |
| Federation rank now | #84 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 277 | 493 |
| Months active | 115 | 93 |
| % white wins | 47% | 56% |
| % black wins | 60% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1440 | 1823 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 23 | 110 |
Best Win
Gideon Masaiti
Mpene Thuto
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).
Gideon Masaiti
Mpene Thuto