Harold Wanyama vs Namwanza Kennedy
Harold Wanyama (45, FM, UGA) and Namwanza Kennedy (31, UGA) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Wanyama leads the classical series 3–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2129 and 1960, the Elo model gives Wanyama a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2129 vs 1960 (Δ +169)
With Harold Wanyama as white
69% Harold15% draw16% Namwanza
With Namwanza Kennedy as white
60% Harold18% draw23% Namwanza
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Harold Wanyama | Namwanza Kennedy | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2129 | 1960 |
| Peak rating | 2327 · Dec 2019 | 1960 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 38 | 30 |
| World rank now | #12,856 | #34,850 |
| World rank peak | #3,917 | #31,151 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 690 | 126 |
| Months active | 174 | 110 |
| % white wins | 69% | 59% |
| % black wins | 63% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2140 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 126 | 0 |
Best Win
Harold Wanyama
Namwanza Kennedy
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Harold Wanyama
Namwanza Kennedy