Yoboue Hermann Manan vs Paul Zirimba
Yoboue Hermann Manan (49, CM, CIV) and Paul Zirimba (53, CIV) have never met in classical OTB, but played 8 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 7 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2095 and 1813, the Elo model gives Manan a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2095 vs 1813 (Δ +282)
With Yoboue Hermann Manan as white
81% Yoboue11% draw9% Paul
With Paul Zirimba as white
74% Yoboue13% draw13% Paul
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yoboue Hermann Manan | Paul Zirimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2095 | 1813 |
| Peak rating | 2131 · Jun 2016 | 1855 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 39 | 51 |
| World rank now | #15,867 | #70,828 |
| World rank peak | #15,805 | #59,362 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 291 | 36 |
| Months active | 141 | 130 |
| % white wins | 61% | 46% |
| % black wins | 57% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1936 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 77 | 16 |
Best Win
Yoboue Hermann Manan
Paul Zirimba
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yoboue Hermann Manan
Paul Zirimba