Richmond Phiri vs Justin Daka
Richmond Phiri (38, IM, ZAM) and Justin Daka (38, ZAM) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Phiri leads with 10 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 37% draw rate. Their last meeting at ULITIMATE ACADEMY EASTER RAPID TOURNAMENT saw Phiri prevail. With current classical ratings of 2212 and 2194, the Elo model gives Phiri a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2212 vs 2194 (Δ +18)
With Richmond Phiri as white
46% Richmond23% draw31% Justin
With Justin Daka as white
35% Richmond26% draw40% Justin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richmond Phiri | Justin Daka | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2212 | 2194 |
| Peak rating | 2351 · Sep 2022 | 2281 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 34 | 37 |
| World rank now | #7,539 | #8,501 |
| World rank peak | #2,985 | #4,573 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 836 | 629 |
| Months active | 162 | 145 |
| % white wins | 54% | 55% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | 2176 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 131 | 146 |
Best Win
Richmond Phiri
Justin Daka
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Richmond Phiri
Justin Daka