Gillan Bwalya vs Richmond Phiri
Gillan Bwalya (38, IM, ZAM) and Richmond Phiri (38, IM, ZAM) have met 31 times in classical OTB. Bwalya leads with 9 wins to 4, with 18 draws — a 58% draw rate. Their last meeting at Silverest Open Chess Championship - Elite Section drew. With current classical ratings of 2310 and 2212, 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 2212 (Δ +98)
With Gillan Bwalya as white
58% Gillan20% draw22% Richmond
With Richmond Phiri as white
47% Gillan23% draw29% Richmond
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gillan Bwalya | Richmond Phiri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2310 | 2212 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · Sep 2022 | 2351 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 34 | 34 |
| World rank now | #3,779 | #7,539 |
| World rank peak | #1,723 | #2,985 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,000 | 836 |
| Months active | 153 | 162 |
| % white wins | 68% | 54% |
| % black wins | 60% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2276 | 2217 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 131 |
Best Win
Gillan Bwalya
Richmond Phiri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (36)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gillan Bwalya
Richmond Phiri