Joseph Xavier Nyambalo vs Chiwambo Stansford
Joseph Xavier Nyambalo (35, CM, MAW) and Chiwambo Stansford (40, CM, MAW) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Nyambalo leads the classical series 6–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2014 and 2009, the Elo model gives Nyambalo a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2014 vs 2009 (Δ +5)
With Joseph Xavier Nyambalo as white
45% Joseph22% draw33% Chiwambo
With Chiwambo Stansford as white
34% Joseph23% draw43% Chiwambo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joseph Xavier Nyambalo | Chiwambo Stansford | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2014-13 | 2009-4 |
| Peak rating | 2115 · Oct 2012 | 2036 · Jul 2025 |
| Peak age | 21 | 39 |
| World rank now | #25,380 | #26,108 |
| World rank peak | #17,975 | #21,539 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 344 | 366 |
| Months active | 163 | 138 |
| % white wins | 54% | 57% |
| % black wins | 50% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1939 | 1792 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 56 |
Best Win
Joseph Xavier Nyambalo
Chiwambo Stansford
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joseph Xavier Nyambalo
Chiwambo Stansford