Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun vs Oluwadurotimi Opeoluwa LAPITE
Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun (39, IM, NGR) and Oluwadurotimi Opeoluwa LAPITE (31, NGR) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Balogun leads with 5 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Orchid Lekki Chess Club Rapid Tournament drew. With current classical ratings of 2226 and 2223, the Elo model gives Balogun a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2226 vs 2223 (Δ +3)
With Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun as white
43% Oluwafemi24% draw32% Oluwadurotimi
With Oluwadurotimi Opeoluwa LAPITE as white
33% Oluwafemi25% draw42% Oluwadurotimi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun | Oluwadurotimi Opeoluwa LAPITE | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2226+28 | 2223+35 |
| Peak rating | 2308 · Jan 2022 | 2238 · Jul 2015 |
| Peak age | 35 | 20 |
| World rank now | #6,851 | #6,992 |
| World rank peak | #3,962 | #6,992 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 573 | 373 |
| Months active | 150 | 131 |
| % white wins | 63% | 65% |
| % black wins | 58% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1999 | 2106 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 101 | 169 |
Best Win
Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun
Oluwadurotimi Opeoluwa LAPITE
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
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
Oluwadurotimi Opeoluwa LAPITE