Mpene Thuto vs Darius Patlo Banda
Mpene Thuto (18, CM, BOT) and Darius Patlo Banda (18, BOT) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Thuto leads with 9 wins to 1, with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 National youth team Finals- under 18 Open section drew. With current classical ratings of 2009 and 1843, the Elo model gives Thuto a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2009 vs 1843 (Δ +166)
With Mpene Thuto as white
69% Mpene14% draw17% Darius
With Darius Patlo Banda as white
60% Mpene17% draw24% Darius
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mpene Thuto | Darius Patlo Banda | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2009 | 1843 |
| Peak rating | 2009 · Apr 2026 | 1843 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #26,108 | #63,371 |
| World rank peak | #25,976 | #63,371 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #35 |
| Games (career, STD) | 493 | 330 |
| Months active | 93 | 91 |
| % white wins | 56% | 47% |
| % black wins | 47% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1823 | 1267 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 110 | 84 |
Best Win
Mpene Thuto
Darius Patlo Banda
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mpene Thuto
Darius Patlo Banda