Roland Bezuidenhout vs Keith Khumalo
Roland Bezuidenhout (29, FM, RSA) and Keith Khumalo (25, CM, RSA) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Bezuidenhout leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2293 and 2179, the Elo model gives Bezuidenhout a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2293 vs 2179 (Δ +114)
With Roland Bezuidenhout as white
61% Roland19% draw20% Keith
With Keith Khumalo as white
50% Roland22% draw28% Keith
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Roland Bezuidenhout | Keith Khumalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2293+3 | 2179 |
| Peak rating | 2311 · Mar 2025 | 2187 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 28 | 24 |
| World rank now | #4,322 | #9,332 |
| World rank peak | #3,708 | #8,659 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 624 | 600 |
| Months active | 180 | 133 |
| % white wins | 47% | 58% |
| % black wins | 44% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2287 | 2072 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 44 |
Best Win
Roland Bezuidenhout
Keith Khumalo
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Roland Bezuidenhout
Keith Khumalo