Gillan Bwalya vs Kelvin Chumfwa
Gillan Bwalya (38, IM, ZAM) and Kelvin Chumfwa (40, IM, ZAM) have met 30 times in classical OTB. Bwalya leads with 10 wins to 7, with 13 draws — a 43% draw rate. Their last meeting at The Travellers and tours 2025 Chess championship - Open Section drew. With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2209, the Elo model gives Bwalya a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2310 vs 2209 (Δ +101)
With Gillan Bwalya as white
59% Gillan19% draw22% Kelvin
With Kelvin Chumfwa as white
48% Gillan23% draw29% Kelvin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gillan Bwalya | Kelvin Chumfwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 2209 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Sep 2022 | 2296 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 34 | 31 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #7,672 |
| World rank peak | #1,723 | #5,240 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,000 | 813 |
| Months active | 153 | 168 |
| % white wins | 68% | 60% |
| % black wins | 60% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2276 | 2136 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 73 |
Best Win
Gillan Bwalya
Kelvin Chumfwa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gillan Bwalya
Kelvin Chumfwa