Mike McDonald vs Kudakwashe Chinake
Mike McDonald (37, CAY) and Kudakwashe Chinake (39, CM, CAY) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Chinake leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1892 and 1928, the Elo model gives Chinake a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1892 vs 1928 (Δ -36)
With Mike McDonald as white
38% Mike23% draw39% Kudakwashe
With Kudakwashe Chinake as white
30% Mike19% draw50% Kudakwashe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mike McDonald | Kudakwashe Chinake | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1892-1 | 1928 |
| Peak rating | 1893 · Mar 2026 | 1942 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 37 | 37 |
| World rank now | #50,149 | #41,448 |
| World rank peak | #50,149 | #36,606 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 109 | 77 |
| Months active | 85 | 38 |
| % white wins | 65% | 69% |
| % black wins | 58% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1928 | 1936 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 15 |
Best Win
Mike McDonald
Kudakwashe Chinake
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mike McDonald
Kudakwashe Chinake