George Mwale vs Richard Chiona
George Mwale (33, CM, MAW) and Richard Chiona (42, MAW) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Mwale leads with 5 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN saw Mwale prevail. With current classical ratings of 2062 and 1898, the Elo model gives Mwale a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2062 vs 1898 (Δ +164)
With George Mwale as white
69% George15% draw17% Richard
With Richard Chiona as white
59% George17% draw24% Richard
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| George Mwale | Richard Chiona | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2062+14 | 1898 |
| Peak rating | 2062 · May 2026 | 1931 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 33 | 37 |
| World rank now | #19,306 | #48,653 |
| World rank peak | #18,153 | #30,087 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 365 | 278 |
| Months active | 133 | 133 |
| % white wins | 58% | 48% |
| % black wins | 50% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1976 | 1722 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 62 | 27 |
Best Win
George Mwale
Richard Chiona
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
George Mwale
Richard Chiona