Gillan Bwalya vs Jemusse Zhemba
Gillan Bwalya (38, IM, ZAM) and Jemusse Zhemba (30, FM, ZIM) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Bwalya leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2126, the Elo model gives Bwalya a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2126 (Δ +184)
With Gillan Bwalya as white
70% Gillan16% draw14% Jemusse
With Jemusse Zhemba as white
61% Gillan18% draw21% Jemusse
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gillan Bwalya | Jemusse Zhemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 2126 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Sep 2022 | 2246 · Jun 2023 |
| Peak age | 34 | 27 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #13,118 |
| World rank peak | #1,723 | #5,931 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,000 | 376 |
| Months active | 153 | 123 |
| % white wins | 68% | 57% |
| % black wins | 60% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2276 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 0 |
Best Win
Gillan Bwalya
Jemusse Zhemba
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gillan Bwalya
Jemusse Zhemba