Joseph Mwale vs Kalambo Praise
Joseph Mwale (33, FM, MAW) and Kalambo Praise (24, MAW) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Mwale leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2266 and 1963, the Elo model gives Mwale a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2266 vs 1963 (Δ +303)
With Joseph Mwale as white
82% Joseph11% draw7% Kalambo
With Kalambo Praise as white
76% Joseph13% draw11% Kalambo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joseph Mwale | Kalambo Praise | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2266-22 | 1963 |
| Peak rating | 2290 · Jan 2019 | 1964 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 23 |
| World rank now | #5,216 | #34,038 |
| World rank peak | #4,435 | #33,366 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 812 | 109 |
| Months active | 152 | 65 |
| % white wins | 65% | 45% |
| % black wins | 57% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2235 | 1924 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 131 | 27 |
Best Win
Joseph Mwale
Kalambo Praise
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joseph Mwale
Kalambo Praise