Roland Bezuidenhout vs Dumisa Jacob Nkosi
Roland Bezuidenhout (29, FM, RSA) and Dumisa Jacob Nkosi (44, RSA) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Bezuidenhout leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2293 and 1770, the Elo model gives Bezuidenhout a 93% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2293 vs 1770 (Δ +523)
With Roland Bezuidenhout as white
93% Roland6% draw1% Dumisa
With Dumisa Jacob Nkosi as white
91% Roland7% draw2% Dumisa
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roland Bezuidenhout | Dumisa Jacob Nkosi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2293+3 | 1770 |
| Peak rating | 2311 · Mar 2025 | 1862 · Jun 2015 |
| Peak age | 28 | 33 |
| World rank now | #4,322 | #85,724 |
| World rank peak | #3,708 | #51,652 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #294 |
| Games (career, STD) | 624 | 334 |
| Months active | 180 | 152 |
| % white wins | 47% | 57% |
| % black wins | 44% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2287 | 1809 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 41 |
Best Win
Roland Bezuidenhout
Dumisa Jacob Nkosi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roland Bezuidenhout
Dumisa Jacob Nkosi