Stanley Chumfwa vs Richmond Phiri
Stanley Chumfwa (50, IM, ZAM) and Richmond Phiri (38, IM, ZAM) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Phiri leads with 6 wins to 5, with 6 draws — a 35% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 LPCA Elite League 1-2 drew. With current classical ratings of 2231 and 2212, the Elo model gives Chumfwa a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2231 vs 2212 (Δ +19)
With Stanley Chumfwa as white
46% Stanley23% draw31% Richmond
With Richmond Phiri as white
35% Stanley26% draw39% Richmond
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stanley Chumfwa | Richmond Phiri | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2231 | 2212 |
| Peak rating | 2356 · Dec 2014 | 2351 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 38 | 34 |
| World rank now | #6,650 | #7,539 |
| World rank peak | #3,101 | #2,985 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 431 | 836 |
| Months active | 189 | 162 |
| % white wins | 54% | 54% |
| % black wins | 53% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2192 | 2217 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 131 |
Best Win
Stanley Chumfwa
Richmond Phiri
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stanley Chumfwa
Richmond Phiri