Vitalis Mapuranga vs Katsande Tanaka
Vitalis Mapuranga (33, ZIM) and Katsande Tanaka (24, ZIM) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Mapuranga leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2064 and 2025, the Elo model gives Mapuranga a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2064 vs 2025 (Δ +39)
With Vitalis Mapuranga as white
50% Vitalis21% draw29% Katsande
With Katsande Tanaka as white
38% Vitalis24% draw37% Katsande
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vitalis Mapuranga | Katsande Tanaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2064+9 | 2025-48 |
| Peak rating | 2124 · Jul 2017 | 2073 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 24 | 24 |
| World rank now | #19,075 | #23,864 |
| World rank peak | #15,477 | #17,730 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 241 | 213 |
| Months active | 108 | 77 |
| % white wins | 61% | 64% |
| % black wins | 51% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2057 | 2012 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 43 |
Best Win
Vitalis Mapuranga
Katsande Tanaka
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).
Vitalis Mapuranga
Katsande Tanaka