Thato Olebile vs Clifford Masole
Thato Olebile (35, FM, BOT) and Clifford Masole (32, CM, BOT) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Olebile leads with 11 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 13% draw rate. Their last meeting at BCF Fide rated Year Opener Blitz Chess Championship saw Masole prevail. With current classical ratings of 1967 and 1913, the Elo model gives Olebile a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1967 vs 1913 (Δ +54)
With Thato Olebile as white
53% Thato19% draw28% Clifford
With Clifford Masole as white
42% Thato22% draw36% Clifford
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thato Olebile | Clifford Masole | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1967 | 1913 |
| Peak rating | 2209 · Nov 2017 | 1963 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 26 | 23 |
| World rank now | #33,254 | #45,035 |
| World rank peak | #9,547 | #29,561 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 626 | 368 |
| Months active | 174 | 160 |
| % white wins | 66% | 50% |
| % black wins | 55% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1833 | 1885 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 6 |
Best Win
Thato Olebile
Clifford Masole
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Thato Olebile
Clifford Masole