James Madol Panchol vs Gabriel Njuki
James Madol Panchol (31, SSD) and Gabriel Njuki (29, KEN) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Njuki leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1955 and 2023, the Elo model gives Njuki a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1955 vs 2023 (Δ -68)
With James Madol Panchol as white
34% James22% draw44% Gabriel
With Gabriel Njuki as white
26% James19% draw55% Gabriel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| James Madol Panchol | Gabriel Njuki | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1955+27 | 2023+4 |
| Peak rating | 2073 · Jul 2025 | 2035 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 30 | 29 |
| World rank now | #35,632 | #24,133 |
| World rank peak | #17,530 | #22,418 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 578 | 291 |
| Months active | 127 | 95 |
| % white wins | 71% | 62% |
| % black wins | 69% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1890 | 1963 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 235 | 141 |
Best Win
James Madol Panchol
Gabriel Njuki
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
James Madol Panchol
Gabriel Njuki