Watu Kobese vs Daniel Barrish
Watu Kobese (53, IM, RSA) and Daniel Barrish (26, FM, RSA) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Barrish leads the classical series 3–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2245, the Elo model gives Kobese a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2245 (Δ +13)
With Watu Kobese as white
45% Watu24% draw31% Daniel
With Daniel Barrish as white
34% Watu26% draw40% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Watu Kobese | Daniel Barrish | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2245 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2005 | 2363 · Sep 2019 |
| Peak age | 32 | 19 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #6,031 |
| World rank peak | #1,674 | #2,842 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 528 | 749 |
| Months active | 217 | 182 |
| % white wins | 55% | 45% |
| % black wins | 47% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2082 | 2188 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 13 |
Best Win
Watu Kobese
Daniel Barrish
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Watu Kobese
Daniel Barrish