Gillan Bwalya vs Justin Daka
Gillan Bwalya (38, IM, ZAM) and Justin Daka (38, ZAM) have met 26 times in classical OTB. Bwalya leads with 15 wins to 3, with 8 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 HKS Open Chess Tournament - Open section saw Daka prevail. With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2194, the Elo model gives Bwalya a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2194 (Δ +116)
With Gillan Bwalya as white
61% Gillan19% draw20% Justin
With Justin Daka as white
50% Gillan22% draw27% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gillan Bwalya | Justin Daka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 2194 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Sep 2022 | 2281 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 34 | 37 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #8,501 |
| World rank peak | #1,723 | #4,573 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,000 | 629 |
| Months active | 153 | 145 |
| % white wins | 68% | 55% |
| % black wins | 60% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2276 | 2176 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 146 |
Best Win
Gillan Bwalya
Justin Daka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gillan Bwalya
Justin Daka