Gillan Bwalya vs Godwin Phiri
Gillan Bwalya (38, IM, ZAM) and Godwin Phiri (34, CM, ZAM) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Bwalya leads with 14 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 HKS Open Chess Tournament - Open section drew. With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2164, the Elo model gives Bwalya a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2164 (Δ +146)
With Gillan Bwalya as white
65% Gillan17% draw17% Godwin
With Godwin Phiri as white
55% Gillan20% draw24% Godwin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gillan Bwalya | Godwin Phiri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 2164 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Sep 2022 | 2257 · Nov 2017 |
| Peak age | 34 | 25 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #10,296 |
| World rank peak | #1,723 | #6,117 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,000 | 630 |
| Months active | 153 | 138 |
| % white wins | 68% | 57% |
| % black wins | 60% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2276 | 2109 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 115 |
Best Win
Gillan Bwalya
Godwin Phiri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gillan Bwalya
Godwin Phiri