Jemusse Zhemba vs Spencer Masango
Jemusse Zhemba (30, FM, ZIM) and Spencer Masango (44, ZIM) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Zhemba leads with 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 CBZ NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN SECTION saw Zhemba prevail. With current classical ratings of 2126 and 2151, the Elo model gives Masango a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2126 vs 2151 (Δ -25)
With Jemusse Zhemba as white
39% Jemusse25% draw36% Spencer
With Spencer Masango as white
30% Jemusse22% draw47% Spencer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jemusse Zhemba | Spencer Masango | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2126 | 2151 |
| Peak rating | 2246 · Jun 2023 | 2253 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 27 | 35 |
| World rank now | #13,118 | #11,177 |
| World rank peak | #5,931 | #7,041 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 376 | 1,066 |
| Months active | 123 | 184 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 58% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2114 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 98 |
Best Win
Jemusse Zhemba
Spencer Masango
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jemusse Zhemba
Spencer Masango