Johannes Manyedi Mabusela vs Donaldo Paiva
Johannes Manyedi Mabusela (42, IM, RSA) and Donaldo Paiva (35, FM, MOZ) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Paiva leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2104 and 2189, the Elo model gives Paiva a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2104 vs 2189 (Δ -85)
With Johannes Manyedi Mabusela as white
31% Johannes23% draw46% Donaldo
With Donaldo Paiva as white
24% Johannes19% draw57% Donaldo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Johannes Manyedi Mabusela | Donaldo Paiva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2104 | 2189 |
| Peak rating | 2320 · Oct 2012 | 2288 · Jun 2018 |
| Peak age | 28 | 27 |
| World rank now | #15,045 | #8,744 |
| World rank peak | #3,983 | #5,489 |
| Federation rank now | #26 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 678 | 346 |
| Months active | 206 | 176 |
| % white wins | 60% | 63% |
| % black wins | 55% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2057 | 2015 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 69 | 59 |
Best Win
Johannes Manyedi Mabusela
Donaldo Paiva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (3)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Johannes Manyedi Mabusela
Donaldo Paiva