Joseph Mwale vs Joseph Xavier Nyambalo
Joseph Mwale (33, FM, MAW) and Joseph Xavier Nyambalo (35, CM, MAW) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Mwale leads the classical series 7–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2266 and 2014, the Elo model gives Mwale a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2266 vs 2014 (Δ +252)
With Joseph Mwale as white
78% Joseph13% draw10% Joseph
With Joseph Xavier Nyambalo as white
70% Joseph15% draw15% Joseph
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joseph Mwale | Joseph Xavier Nyambalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2266-22 | 2014-13 |
| Peak rating | 2290 · Jan 2019 | 2115 · Oct 2012 |
| Peak age | 26 | 21 |
| World rank now | #5,216 | #25,380 |
| World rank peak | #4,435 | #17,975 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 812 | 344 |
| Months active | 152 | 163 |
| % white wins | 65% | 54% |
| % black wins | 57% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2235 | 1939 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 131 | 62 |
Best Win
Joseph Mwale
Joseph Xavier Nyambalo
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).
Joseph Mwale
Joseph Xavier Nyambalo