Peter Gilruth vs Lawrence Kagambi
Peter Gilruth (73, KEN) and Lawrence Kagambi (62, KEN) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Gilruth leads the classical series 6–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1977 and 1797, the Elo model gives Gilruth a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1977 vs 1797 (Δ +180)
With Peter Gilruth as white
71% Peter13% draw16% Lawrence
With Lawrence Kagambi as white
62% Peter16% draw22% Lawrence
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Gilruth | Lawrence Kagambi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1977 | 1797-20 |
| Peak rating | 2249 · Oct 2005 | 1909 · Jan 2017 |
| Peak age | 52 | 53 |
| World rank now | #31,333 | #77,280 |
| World rank peak | #8,844 | #42,375 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #98 |
| Games (career, STD) | 436 | 363 |
| Months active | 217 | 138 |
| % white wins | 60% | 56% |
| % black wins | 64% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1963 | 1642 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 65 |
Best Win
Peter Gilruth
Lawrence Kagambi
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).
Peter Gilruth
Lawrence Kagambi