Nase Lungu vs Richmond Phiri
Nase Lungu (53, FM, ZAM) and Richmond Phiri (38, IM, ZAM) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Phiri leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2247 and 2212, the Elo model gives Lungu a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2247 vs 2212 (Δ +35)
With Nase Lungu as white
49% Nase23% draw29% Richmond
With Richmond Phiri as white
37% Nase27% draw37% Richmond
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nase Lungu | Richmond Phiri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2247 | 2212 |
| Peak rating | 2282 · Jul 2002 | 2351 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 29 | 34 |
| World rank now | #5,943 | #7,539 |
| World rank peak | #5,155 | #2,985 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 306 | 836 |
| Months active | 189 | 162 |
| % white wins | 56% | 54% |
| % black wins | 51% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2282 | 2217 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 131 |
Best Win
Nase Lungu
Richmond Phiri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nase Lungu
Richmond Phiri