Watu Kobese vs Kenneth Terence Solomon
Watu Kobese (53, IM, RSA) and Kenneth Terence Solomon (47, GM, RSA) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2258 and 2270, the Elo model gives Solomon a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2258 vs 2270 (Δ -12)
With Watu Kobese as white
40% Watu26% draw34% Kenneth
With Kenneth Terence Solomon as white
31% Watu24% draw45% Kenneth
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Watu Kobese | Kenneth Terence Solomon | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2258 | 2270-2 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Jan 2005 | 2461 · Jan 2012 |
| Peak age | 32 | 33 |
| World rank now | #5,516 | #5,070 |
| World rank peak | #1,674 | #1,171 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 528 | 1,288 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 55% | 55% |
| % black wins | 47% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2082 | 2262 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 9 | 95 |
Best Win
Watu Kobese
Kenneth Terence Solomon
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
Kenneth Terence Solomon