Mabuza Mbongeni vs Dlamini Simphiwe
Mabuza Mbongeni (32, CM, SWZ) and Dlamini Simphiwe (29, CM, SWZ) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Mbongeni leads with 6 wins to 5, with 3 draws — a 21% draw rate. Their last meeting at Powerhouse Chess Cup drew. With current classical ratings of 1813 and 1761, the Elo model gives Mbongeni a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1813 vs 1761 (Δ +52)
With Mabuza Mbongeni as white
54% Mabuza17% draw29% Dlamini
With Dlamini Simphiwe as white
42% Mabuza21% draw37% Dlamini
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mabuza Mbongeni | Dlamini Simphiwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1813+19 | 1761-21 |
| Peak rating | 1853 · Dec 2024 | 1799 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 30 | 27 |
| World rank now | #72,286 | #88,694 |
| World rank peak | #58,523 | #68,439 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 319 | 271 |
| Months active | 114 | 94 |
| % white wins | 60% | 55% |
| % black wins | 47% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1690 | 1417 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 37 |
Best Win
Mabuza Mbongeni
Dlamini Simphiwe
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mabuza Mbongeni
Dlamini Simphiwe