Jemusse Zhemba vs Vitalis Mapuranga
Jemusse Zhemba (30, FM, ZIM) and Vitalis Mapuranga (33, ZIM) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Zhemba leads the classical series 5–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2126 and 2064, the Elo model gives Zhemba a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2126 vs 2064 (Δ +62)
With Jemusse Zhemba as white
54% Jemusse20% draw26% Vitalis
With Vitalis Mapuranga as white
42% Jemusse24% draw34% Vitalis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jemusse Zhemba | Vitalis Mapuranga | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2126 | 2064+9 |
| Peak rating | 2246 · Jun 2023 | 2124 · Jul 2017 |
| Peak age | 27 | 24 |
| World rank now | #13,118 | #19,075 |
| World rank peak | #5,931 | #15,477 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 376 | 241 |
| Months active | 123 | 108 |
| % white wins | 57% | 61% |
| % black wins | 58% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2057 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 19 |
Best Win
Jemusse Zhemba
Vitalis Mapuranga
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).
Jemusse Zhemba
Vitalis Mapuranga