Paul Zirimba vs Tchetche Marie Yavo
Paul Zirimba (53, CIV) and Tchetche Marie Yavo (21, WCM, CIV) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 5 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1813 and 1703, the Elo model gives Zirimba a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1813 vs 1703 (Δ +110)
With Paul Zirimba as white
62% Paul15% draw23% Tchetche
With Tchetche Marie Yavo as white
52% Paul18% draw31% Tchetche
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Zirimba | Tchetche Marie Yavo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1813 | 1703 |
| Peak rating | 1855 · Mar 2024 | 1704 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 51 | 20 |
| World rank now | #70,828 | #105,285 |
| World rank peak | #59,362 | #101,061 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 36 | 107 |
| Months active | 130 | 91 |
| % white wins | 46% | 41% |
| % black wins | 48% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 16 |
Best Win
Paul Zirimba
Tchetche Marie Yavo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul Zirimba
Tchetche Marie Yavo