Richmond Phiri vs Kabwe Timothy
Richmond Phiri (38, IM, ZAM) and Kabwe Timothy (43, ZAM) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Phiri leads with 8 wins to 5, with 8 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at GM LUBOSHA BLITZ TOURNAMENT saw Timothy prevail. With current classical ratings of 2212 and 2215, the Elo model gives Timothy a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2212 vs 2215 (Δ -3)
With Richmond Phiri as white
42% Richmond25% draw33% Kabwe
With Kabwe Timothy as white
32% Richmond24% draw43% Kabwe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richmond Phiri | Kabwe Timothy | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2212 | 2215 |
| Peak rating | 2351 · Sep 2022 | 2279 · Jun 2019 |
| Peak age | 34 | 36 |
| World rank now | #7,539 | #7,380 |
| World rank peak | #2,985 | #4,751 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 836 | 845 |
| Months active | 162 | 129 |
| % white wins | 54% | 56% |
| % black wins | 50% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | 2173 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 131 | 160 |
Best Win
Richmond Phiri
Kabwe Timothy
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Richmond Phiri
Kabwe Timothy