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Dimba, James
CMFIDE 8700729· Male· Zambia· Born in 1987
James Dimba, a 39-year-old player. currently rated 2030 in Standard, career peak of 2110 (Feb 2016). He had 2 career breaks: 13 months (2012–2014), 12 months (2020–2021).
Current rating
2030
Standard
Rpd2011·Blz2068
All-time high
2110
−80 pts below
Feb 2016 · age 29
Feb 2016 · age 29
Activity
68
games / yr avg. · ≈6/mo
95 past 12 mo · ≈8/mo
classical only
Active
classical only
Active
Signature stat
#69
in Zambia · of 510
Career timeline
12 entries2023
Re-crossed 2000
at age 36
Sep 2023
2020
Inactive for 12 months
paused at 2041 → returned at 2029
Jan 2020
2019
Best 12-month gain (+76 Elo)
2029 → 2105
Sep 2019
Re-crossed 2100
at age 32
Aug 2019
2016
Re-crossed 2100
at age 29
Feb 2016
All-time peak 2110
at age 29 · −80 from today
Feb 2016
Recent Results (last 12 months)
Evolution
-59
2089 → 2030
Score
51.5/ 8759.2%
42W19D26L
Standard rating history
Rankings
/
Zambia
#69
out of 528 players
Africa
#485
in continent
World
#23,169
out of 400,000+
National ranking
Europe & World
Europe
World
Zambia
Africa
World
FIDE Games Detail
Last scraped: 2026-04-18Scrape games
87 Standard games (last 12 months)
2026-04STD2026 HKS Open Chess Tournament - Open sectionElo 2030
| Opponent | Elo | Res. | Δ Elo | ♟ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawa, CharlesZAM | 1791 | 1 | +3.4 | ♚ |
| Chibale, HerrisZAM | 1846 | 1 | +4.4 | ♔ |
| Mtonga, AugustineZAM | 2154 | 0 | -7.6 | ♚ |
| Mubanga, ProsperZAM | 1855 | 1 | +4.6 | ♔ |
| cMwenya, OscarZAM | 2144 | 0 | -7.8 | ♚ |
| Nkhuwa, JoshuaZAM | 1953 | 1 | +7 | ♔ |
| Kabwe, TimothyZAM | 2190 | 0 | -6.6 | ♚ |
| Mulenga, BenjaminZAM | 1913 | 1 | +6 | ♔ |
2026-04STDPCZ FLOWERS OPEN 4th Edition - Elite SectionElo 2030
| Opponent | Elo | Res. | Δ Elo | ♟ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fLuanja, GeoffreyZAM | 2142 | ½ | +2.2 | ♚ |
| fMunenga, Douglas DZAM | 2299 | 0 | -4.2 | ♚ |
| Kantalamba, MushotaZAM | 2121 | ½ | +1.6 | ♔ |
| mPhiri, RichmondZAM | 2278 | ½ | +5.4 | ♚ |
| cNyambe, MaketoZAM | 2139 | 0 | -8 | ♔ |
| Kabwe, TimothyZAM | 2190 | 0 | -6.6 | ♚ |
| Mubita, MwangelwaZAM | 1996 | 0 | -12 | ♔ |
| fMusonda, CholaZAM | 2168 | 0 | -7.2 | ♚ |
| cHapaku, CharlesZAM | 2062 | 0 | -10 | ♔ |
2026-02STDSilverest Open Chess Championship - 0pen SectionElo 2065
| Opponent | Elo | Res. | Δ Elo | ♟ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond, MunyandiZAM | 1835 | ½ | -5.6 | ♔ |
| Mulenga, BangiliZAM | 1813 | 1 | +4 | ♚ |
| Mupeta, BlessedZAM | 1948 | 1 | +7.2 | ♔ |
| Chimanya, GreenwellZAM | 1972 | 0 | -12.2 | ♚ |
| Mulauzi, JoshuaZAM | 1954 | 1 | +7.2 | ♔ |
| Sauti, Joshua LisukuZAM | 1990 | 0 | -11.8 | ♚ |
| Kabambesha, MikeZAM | 1952 | 1 | +7.2 | ♔ |
| Mthunzi, CliveRSA | 1978 | 1 | +8 | ♚ |
| Bwanga, EmmanuelZAM | 1981 | 1 | +8 | ♔ |
2026-01STDKansashi Open Chess Championship - Open SectionElo 2053
| Opponent | Elo | Res. | Δ Elo | ♟ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daka, JustinZAM | 2220 | 1 | +15.4 | ♔ |
| fMulenga, Prince DanielZAM | 2212 | 0 | -4.6 | ♚ |
| Kabwe, TimothyZAM | 2237 | 1 | +15.8 | ♔ |
| Kaoma, MichealZAM | 2216 | 1 | +15.4 | ♚ |
| cShane, KennedyZAM | 1975 | 1 | +9.2 | ♔ |
| fMwale, JosephMAW | 2272 | 0 | -3.6 | ♚ |
2025-12STD2025 LPCA League B 1-2Elo 2005
| Opponent | Elo | Res. | Δ Elo | ♟ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chewe, JoshuaZAM | 1702 | 1 | +1.8 | ♚ |
| Chilatimba, MulengaZAM | 1853 | 1 | +4 | ♔ |
| Zulu, TaongaZAM | — | 1 | +1.6 | ♚ |
| Charles, MununkilaZAM | 1786 | ½ | -7.2 | ♔ |
| Kasonde, ArthurZAM | 1862 | ½ | -5.8 | ♚ |
| Nyoni, TembweZAM | — | 1 | +1.6 | ♔ |
| Mate, EmmanuelZAM | 1957 | 1 | +6.4 | ♚ |
| Charles, MununkilaZAM | 1786 | 1 | +2.8 | ♚ |
| Lungu, VanasioZAM | 1892 | 1 | +5 | ♔ |
| Mzumara, PyelaZAM | 1798 | 1 | +3 | ♚ |
| Matanga, KawalaZAM | 1713 | 1 | +1.8 | ♔ |
| Chisomo, RichardZAM | 1749 | ½ | -7.6 | ♔ |
| Chilatimba, MulengaZAM | 1853 | 1 | +4 | ♚ |
| Soko, SydneyZAM | 1880 | ½ | -5.4 | ♔ |
| Phiri, WilsonZAM | 1890 | 1 | +4.8 | ♚ |
| Nshikokola, MapaloZAM | 1808 | 0 | -16.8 | ♔ |
2025-12STDBCM Chess Championship 2025 - Open SectionElo 2005
| Opponent | Elo | Res. | Δ Elo | ♟ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyapa , ChishaZAM | 1859 | 0 | -14.2 | ♚ |
| Zulu, MosesZAM | 1892 | 1 | +6.6 | ♚ |
| Chipoya, MichealZAM | 1863 | 1 | +5.8 | ♔ |
| Lungu, NathanZAM | 1972 | ½ | -1.2 | ♚ |
| Mupeta, BlessedZAM | 1938 | ½ | -2.2 | ♔ |
| Ngambi, VictorZAM | 1940 | ½ | -2.2 | ♚ |
| Mwansa, MalamaZAM | 1962 | 1 | +8.4 | ♔ |
| Nshikokola, ErichoZAM | 1708 | 1 | +2.8 | ♔ |
2025-12STDCopperbelt Open Chess Championship - Open sectionElo 2005
| Opponent | Elo | Res. | Δ Elo | ♟ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nchima, PhilipZAM | 1874 | 1 | +6.2 | ♚ |
| Mwewa, RichingsZAM | 1693 | 1 | +2.6 | ♔ |
| Daka, JustinZAM | 2270 | 0 | -3.8 | ♚ |
| Muhongo, NixonZAM | 1878 | ½ | -3.8 | ♔ |
| Lemmy, ChishalaZAM | 2056 | 0 | -9 | ♚ |
| cPhiri, GodwinZAM | 2129 | 0 | -7 | ♔ |
| Mulonda, SimonZAM | 1794 | 1 | +4.4 | ♚ |
2025-11STDThe Travellers and tours 2025 Chess championship - Open SectionElo 2018
| Opponent | Elo | Res. | Δ Elo | ♟ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David, Clive MutaleZAM | 1843 | 1 | +5 | ♚ |
| Musabandesu, JustinZAM | 1893 | 0 | -13.8 | ♔ |
| Jimu, FidelisMAW | 1846 | ½ | -5 | ♚ |
| Mangani, Happy JZAM | 1893 | 1 | +6.2 | ♔ |
| Omaling, OoguZAM | 1898 | 1 | +6.2 | ♚ |
| Katowa, KennedyZAM | 1950 | ½ | -2.4 | ♔ |
| Chimanya, GreenwellZAM | 1959 | ½ | -2.2 | ♔ |
| Sakala, RonaldZAM | 1959 | 0 | -12.2 | ♚ |
2025-09STD2025 MINERVA ZIMBABWE OPEN TOURNAMENT A SECTIONElo 2036
| Opponent | Elo | Res. | Δ Elo | ♟ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lwenyeka, TumeloZAM | 1843 | 1 | +3.8 | ♔ |
| Matyire, ProsperZIM | 1783 | 0 | -17.2 | ♚ |
| Makotore, ProsperZIM | 1811 | 0 | -16.8 | ♔ |
| Mashawa, DanmoreZIM | 1767 | ½ | -7.6 | ♚ |
| Kaoma, MichealZAM | 2212 | 0 | -6.8 | ♚ |
| Mulenga, BenjaminZAM | 1920 | 1 | +5.4 | ♔ |
| Katsande, TanakaZIM | 1995 | 0 | -12.8 | ♔ |
2025-09STDLusaka Open 2025 Chess Championship - Open SectionElo 2036
| Opponent | Elo | Res. | Δ Elo | ♟ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musende, GershomZAM | 1995 | 0 | -12.8 | ♚ |
| Mumba, AbiudZAM | 1860 | ½ | -6 | ♔ |
| Sakala, RonaldZAM | 1977 | 1 | +6.8 | ♔ |
| Musabandesu, JustinZAM | 1824 | 1 | +3.4 | ♚ |
| Chibuye, JamesZAM | 2015 | 1 | +7.8 | ♔ |
| Jilowa, TitoZAM | 2045 | ½ | -1.4 | ♚ |
| Nyirenda, AlickZAM | 2001 | 1 | +7.4 | ♔ |
| Kantalamba, MushotaZAM | 2051 | 0 | -11.2 | ♚ |
| Mulenga, BwalyaZAM | 2000 | ½ | -2.6 | ♔ |