Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane vs Dlamini Simphiwe
Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane (28, CM, SWZ) and Dlamini Simphiwe (29, CM, SWZ) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Sihlongonyane leads with 8 wins to 1, with 3 draws — a 25% draw rate. Their last meeting at Unifoods Chess League 2025-2026 Round 1-7 saw Sihlongonyane prevail. With current classical ratings of 1841 and 1761, the Elo model gives Sihlongonyane a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1841 vs 1761 (Δ +80)
With Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane as white
58% Sikhanyiso16% draw26% Dlamini
With Dlamini Simphiwe as white
47% Sikhanyiso20% draw34% Dlamini
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane | Dlamini Simphiwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1841-1 | 1761-21 |
| Peak rating | 1852 · Mar 2026 | 1799 · Nov 2024 |
| Peak age | 28 | 27 |
| World rank now | #63,920 | #88,694 |
| World rank peak | #60,356 | #68,439 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 299 | 271 |
| Months active | 108 | 94 |
| % white wins | 51% | 55% |
| % black wins | 49% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1498 | 1417 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 6 | 37 |
Best Win
Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane
Dlamini Simphiwe
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane
Dlamini Simphiwe