James Dinham vs Banele Mhango
James Dinham (23, RSA) and Banele Mhango (23, FM, RSA) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Mhango leads the classical series 4–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2164 and 2256, the Elo model gives Mhango a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2164 vs 2256 (Δ -92)
With James Dinham as white
30% James23% draw47% Banele
With Banele Mhango as white
23% James19% draw58% Banele
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Dinham | Banele Mhango | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2164-2 | 2256+13 |
| Peak rating | 2166 · Apr 2026 | 2289 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #10,296 | #5,582 |
| World rank peak | #10,210 | #4,341 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 370 | 633 |
| Months active | 109 | 109 |
| % white wins | 59% | 61% |
| % black wins | 53% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2166 | 2213 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 197 |
Best Win
James Dinham
Banele Mhango
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
James Dinham
Banele Mhango