Gillan Bwalya vs Andrew Kayonde
Gillan Bwalya (38, IM, ZAM) and Andrew Kayonde (38, IM, ZAM) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Bwalya leads with 6 wins to 4, with 3 draws — a 23% draw rate. Their last meeting at PCZ Flowers Open 2 - Elite Section saw Bwalya prevail. With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2316, the Elo model gives Kayonde a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2316 (Δ -6)
With Gillan Bwalya as white
41% Gillan26% draw33% Andrew
With Andrew Kayonde as white
32% Gillan25% draw43% Andrew
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gillan Bwalya | Andrew Kayonde | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 2316 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Sep 2022 | 2422 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 34 | 28 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #3,597 |
| World rank peak | #1,723 | #1,721 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,000 | 518 |
| Months active | 153 | 153 |
| % white wins | 68% | 59% |
| % black wins | 60% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2276 | 2306 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 31 |
Best Win
Gillan Bwalya
Andrew Kayonde
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gillan Bwalya
Andrew Kayonde