Mabuza Mbongeni vs Qiniso Matsebula
Mabuza Mbongeni (32, CM, SWZ) and Qiniso Matsebula (37, SWZ) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Mbongeni leads the classical series 7–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1813 and 1561, the Elo model gives Mbongeni a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1813 vs 1561 (Δ +252)
With Mabuza Mbongeni as white
79% Mabuza10% draw11% Qiniso
With Qiniso Matsebula as white
72% Mabuza12% draw16% Qiniso
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mabuza Mbongeni | Qiniso Matsebula | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1813+19 | 1561 |
| Peak rating | 1853 · Dec 2024 | 1641 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 30 | 35 |
| World rank now | #72,286 | #161,155 |
| World rank peak | #58,523 | #95,947 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 319 | 179 |
| Months active | 114 | 126 |
| % white wins | 60% | 47% |
| % black wins | 47% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1690 | 853 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 13 |
Best Win
Mabuza Mbongeni
Qiniso Matsebula
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mabuza Mbongeni
Qiniso Matsebula