Jiraan Braaf vs Bongolethu Ncethelo
Jiraan Braaf (21, RSA) and Bongolethu Ncethelo (20, RSA) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Braaf leads the classical series 6–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1902 and 1880, the Elo model gives Braaf a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1902 vs 1880 (Δ +22)
With Jiraan Braaf as white
48% Jiraan20% draw32% Bongolethu
With Bongolethu Ncethelo as white
37% Jiraan22% draw41% Bongolethu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jiraan Braaf | Bongolethu Ncethelo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1902 | 1880 |
| Peak rating | 1953 · Oct 2025 | 1917 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 18 |
| World rank now | #47,651 | #53,218 |
| World rank peak | #35,311 | #41,488 |
| Federation rank now | #107 | #135 |
| Games (career, STD) | 333 | 223 |
| Months active | 57 | 52 |
| % white wins | 56% | 52% |
| % black wins | 46% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1855 | 1902 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 101 | 96 |
Best Win
Jiraan Braaf
Bongolethu Ncethelo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jiraan Braaf
Bongolethu Ncethelo