Providence Oatlhotse vs Spencer Masango
Providence Oatlhotse (41, IM, BOT) and Spencer Masango (44, ZIM) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Oatlhotse leads with 9 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at MINERVA ZIM OPEN 2024 saw Oatlhotse prevail. With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2151, the Elo model gives Oatlhotse a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2151 (Δ +107)
With Providence Oatlhotse as white
60% Providence19% draw21% Spencer
With Spencer Masango as white
49% Providence22% draw29% Spencer
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Providence Oatlhotse | Spencer Masango | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2151 |
| Peak rating | 2326 · Apr 2019 | 2253 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 34 | 35 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #11,177 |
| World rank peak | #4,050 | #7,041 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,141 | 1,066 |
| Months active | 198 | 184 |
| % white wins | 65% | 55% |
| % black wins | 55% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2182 | 2114 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 98 |
Best Win
Providence Oatlhotse
Spencer Masango
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Providence Oatlhotse
Spencer Masango