Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun vs Abiola Daniel AKINSEYE
Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun (39, IM, NGR) and Abiola Daniel AKINSEYE (37, FM, NGR) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Balogun leads with 4 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 54% draw rate. Their last meeting at Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 Open saw Balogun prevail. With current classical ratings of 2226 and 2186, the Elo model gives Balogun a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2226 vs 2186 (Δ +40)
With Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun as white
50% Oluwafemi22% draw28% Abiola
With Abiola Daniel AKINSEYE as white
38% Oluwafemi26% draw36% Abiola
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun | Abiola Daniel AKINSEYE | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2226+28 | 2186-27 |
| Peak rating | 2308 · Jan 2022 | 2252 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 35 | 36 |
| World rank now | #6,851 | #8,926 |
| World rank peak | #3,962 | #5,651 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 584 | 396 |
| Months active | 150 | 143 |
| % white wins | 63% | 54% |
| % black wins | 58% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2037 | 2165 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 53 |
Best Win
Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun
Abiola Daniel AKINSEYE
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun
Abiola Daniel AKINSEYE