Lunga Mavuso vs Dlamini Simphiwe
Lunga Mavuso (SWZ) and Dlamini Simphiwe (29, CM, SWZ) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Simphiwe leads the classical series 4–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1679 and 1761, the Elo model gives Simphiwe a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1679 vs 1761 (Δ -82)
With Lunga Mavuso as white
34% Lunga19% draw47% Dlamini
With Dlamini Simphiwe as white
26% Lunga16% draw58% Dlamini
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lunga Mavuso | Dlamini Simphiwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1679 | 1761-21 |
| Peak rating | 1680 · Mar 2024 | 1799 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | — | 27 |
| World rank now | #117,243 | #88,694 |
| World rank peak | #80,322 | #68,439 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 162 | 271 |
| Months active | 138 | 94 |
| % white wins | 39% | 55% |
| % black wins | 41% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1417 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 37 |
Best Win
Lunga Mavuso
Dlamini Simphiwe
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Lunga Mavuso
Dlamini Simphiwe