Watu Kobese vs Kenneth Terence Solomon
IM Watu Kobese (2237) · GM Kenneth Terence Solomon (2277)
Watu Kobese and Kenneth Terence Solomon have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 1998 and the most recent in May 2022. Kobese leads 2 wins to 1, with 10 draws (23% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kobese | Draws | Solomon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobese with White | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Solomon with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kobese | Draws | Solomon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kobese | Draws | Solomon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Watu Kobese | Kenny Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-RSA |
| Dec 2019 | Watu Kobese | Kenny Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RSA |
| May 2014 | Kenny Solomon | Watu Kobese | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Cape Town Steinitz Memorial |
| Apr 2014 | Kenny Solomon | Watu Kobese | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Centurion Capablanca GM |
| Dec 2009 | Kenny Solomon | Watu Kobese | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-RSA |
| Apr 2008 | Watu Kobese | Kenny Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3rd Kolkata Open |
| Dec 2007 | Kenny Solomon | Watu Kobese | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-RSA |
| Jul 2007 | Watu Kobese | Kenny Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | South African Open |
| Jul 2005 | Watu Kobese | Kenny Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-RSA Open |
| Oct 2003 | Watu Kobese | Kenny Solomon | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-Africa |
| Jul 2001 | Watu Kobese | Kenny Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wilbert Paige Memorial |
| Jun 1998 | Watu Kobese | Kenny Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-RSA |
| May 1998 | Kenny Solomon | Watu Kobese | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Gauteng zt |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Watu Kobese and Kenneth Terence Solomon?
In 13 recorded games, Watu Kobese has 2 wins, Kenneth Terence Solomon has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Watu Kobese and Kenneth Terence Solomon played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 1998 to May 2022.
What openings do Watu Kobese and Kenneth Terence Solomon play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.