Chitumbo Mwali vs Richmond Phiri
Chitumbo Mwali (40, IM, ZAM) and Richmond Phiri (38, IM, ZAM) have met 34 times in classical OTB. Mwali leads with 13 wins to 7, with 14 draws — a 41% draw rate. Their last meeting at Silverest Open Chess Championship - Elite Section saw Phiri prevail. With current classical ratings of 2327 and 2212, the Elo model gives Mwali a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2327 vs 2212 (Δ +115)
With Chitumbo Mwali as white
61% Chitumbo19% draw20% Richmond
With Richmond Phiri as white
50% Chitumbo22% draw27% Richmond
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Chitumbo Mwali | Richmond Phiri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2327 | 2212 |
| Peak rating | 2392 · Oct 2025 | 2351 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 39 | 34 |
| World rank now | #3,281 | #7,539 |
| World rank peak | #1,823 | #2,985 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 658 | 836 |
| Months active | 173 | 162 |
| % white wins | 60% | 54% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2309 | 2217 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 131 |
Best Win
Chitumbo Mwali
Richmond Phiri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (42)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Chitumbo Mwali
Richmond Phiri