Gillan Bwalya vs Kabwe Timothy
Gillan Bwalya (38, IM, ZAM) and Kabwe Timothy (43, ZAM) have met 29 times in classical OTB. Bwalya leads with 12 wins to 6, with 11 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at BCM Chess Championship 2025 - Elite Section drew. With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2215, the Elo model gives Bwalya a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2215 (Δ +95)
With Gillan Bwalya as white
58% Gillan20% draw22% Kabwe
With Kabwe Timothy as white
47% Gillan24% draw30% Kabwe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gillan Bwalya | Kabwe Timothy | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 2215 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Sep 2022 | 2279 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 34 | 36 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #7,380 |
| World rank peak | #1,723 | #4,751 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,000 | 845 |
| Months active | 153 | 129 |
| % white wins | 68% | 56% |
| % black wins | 60% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2276 | 2173 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 160 |
Best Win
Gillan Bwalya
Kabwe Timothy
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gillan Bwalya
Kabwe Timothy