Rodwell Makoto vs Johannes Manyedi Mabusela
Rodwell Makoto (39, IM, ZIM) and Johannes Manyedi Mabusela (42, IM, RSA) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 10 draws — a 83% draw rate. Their last meeting at CHESS POWER HOUSE MARCH FIDE RR (A) drew. With current classical ratings of 2325 and 2104, the Elo model gives Makoto a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2325 vs 2104 (Δ +221)
With Rodwell Makoto as white
74% Rodwell14% draw12% Johannes
With Johannes Manyedi Mabusela as white
66% Rodwell17% draw17% Johannes
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rodwell Makoto | Johannes Manyedi Mabusela | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2325 | 2104 |
| Peak rating | 2406 · Sep 2015 | 2320 · Oct 2012 |
| Peak age | 28 | 28 |
| World rank now | #3,338 | #15,045 |
| World rank peak | #2,029 | #3,983 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 489 | 678 |
| Months active | 168 | 206 |
| % white wins | 59% | 60% |
| % black wins | 51% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2306 | 2057 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 3 | 69 |
Best Win
Rodwell Makoto
Johannes Manyedi Mabusela
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rodwell Makoto
Johannes Manyedi Mabusela