Watu Kobese vs Henry Robert Steel
Watu Kobese (53, IM, RSA) and Henry Robert Steel (37, IM, RSA) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Steel leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2408, the Elo model gives Steel a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2408 (Δ -150)
With Watu Kobese as white
23% Watu21% draw55% Henry
With Henry Robert Steel as white
17% Watu18% draw65% Henry
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Watu Kobese | Henry Robert Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2408 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2005 | 2420 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 32 | 29 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #1,526 |
| World rank peak | #1,674 | #1,423 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 528 | 185 |
| Months active | 217 | 198 |
| % white wins | 55% | 61% |
| % black wins | 47% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2082 | 1585 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 1 |
Best Win
Watu Kobese
Henry Robert Steel
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
Henry Robert Steel