Kabwe Timothy vs Spencer Masango
Kabwe Timothy (43, ZAM) and Spencer Masango (44, ZIM) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Masango leads with 6 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at Silverest Open Chess Championship - Elite Section saw Masango prevail. With current classical ratings of 2215 and 2151, the Elo model gives Timothy a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2215 vs 2151 (Δ +64)
With Kabwe Timothy as white
54% Kabwe21% draw26% Spencer
With Spencer Masango as white
42% Kabwe25% draw34% Spencer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kabwe Timothy | Spencer Masango | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2215 | 2151 |
| Peak rating | 2279 · Jun 2019 | 2253 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 36 | 35 |
| World rank now | #7,380 | #11,177 |
| World rank peak | #4,751 | #7,041 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 845 | 1,066 |
| Months active | 129 | 184 |
| % white wins | 56% | 55% |
| % black wins | 52% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2173 | 2114 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 160 | 98 |
Best Win
Kabwe Timothy
Spencer Masango
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kabwe Timothy
Spencer Masango