Kalambo Praise vs Shaba Martin
Kalambo Praise (24, MAW) and Shaba Martin (24, MAW) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Praise leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1963 and 1911, the Elo model gives Praise a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1963 vs 1911 (Δ +52)
With Kalambo Praise as white
53% Kalambo19% draw28% Shaba
With Shaba Martin as white
41% Kalambo22% draw36% Shaba
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kalambo Praise | Shaba Martin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1963 | 1911 |
| Peak rating | 1964 · Nov 2025 | 1911 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 24 |
| World rank now | #34,038 | #45,471 |
| World rank peak | #33,366 | #45,471 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 109 | 161 |
| Months active | 65 | 77 |
| % white wins | 45% | 54% |
| % black wins | 58% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1924 | 1604 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 76 |
Best Win
Kalambo Praise
Shaba Martin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kalambo Praise
Shaba Martin