Top Standard Chess Players in Malawi 🇲🇼Follow MalawiTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers.
169 active players in Malawi by Standard rating. #1 Joseph Mwale leads with 2,303 — 218 pts ahead of Chiletso Chipanga (2,085). This month's standout moves (top 50): Joseph Mwale led all gainers at +37 pts, while Mwazozo Hope saw the steepest fall at -42 pts.
Biggest Movers · 1 month
Among top 50 players
RECENT MALAWI #1 · 2021 → 2026
5 distinct leaders across 20 years
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20212022202420252026
- Mwale JosephJan 2021 → Mar 20232y
- ChipangaApr 2023 → May 20232mo
- MwaleJun 2023 → Oct 20235mo
- ChipangaNov 2023 → Sep 202411mo
- MwaleOct 2024 → Jan 20254mo
- ChipangaFeb 2025 → Apr 20253mo
- MwaleMay 2025 → Jun 20261y
Mwale Joseph4y · 4 reignsChipanga1y · 3 reigns
Avg. top 10
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
2,050+3
Avg. top 100
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
1,813=
Active players
Active · vs 1 month
169+7
Rankings
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
# | Player | Standard↓ | Rapid | Blitz | Δ 1M | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mwale, JosephFM · 33 yrsFollow Joseph MwaleTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2303 | 2151 | 2166 | +37 | 16 |
2 | Chipanga, ChiletsoCM · 39 yrsFollow Chiletso ChipangaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2085 | 2067 | 2094 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Mphungu, GerrardFM · 36 yrsFollow Gerrard MphunguTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2064 | 2165 | 2108 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Mwale, GeorgeCM · 33 yrsFollow George MwaleTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2062 | 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
5 | Kamwendo Precious · 35 yrsFollow Kamwendo PreciousTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2043 | 2031 | — | 0 | 0 |
6 | Nyambalo, Joseph XavierCM · 35 yrsFollow Joseph Xavier NyambaloTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2014 | 2036 | — | 0 | 0 |
7 | Chiwambo StansfordCM · 40 yrsFollow Chiwambo StansfordTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2009 | 1939 | — | 0 | 0 |
8 | Chimthere, Alfred CharlesCM · 45 yrsFollow Alfred Charles ChimthereTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1998 | 1998 | — | 0 | 0 |
9 | Kalambo Praise · 24 yrsFollow Kalambo PraiseTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1963 | 1897 | — | 0 | 0 |
10 | Phiri, Aaron · 46 yrsFollow Aaron PhiriTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1962 | 1972 | — | 0 | 0 |
11 | Nyama Peter · 35 yrsFollow Nyama PeterTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1957 | 2002 | — | 0 | 0 |
12 | Maliro Dan · 36 yrsFollow Maliro DanTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1951 | 1903 | — | 0 | 0 |
13 | Matola Ernest · 36 yrsFollow Matola ErnestTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1930 | 1943 | — | 0 | 0 |
14 | Mbedza, RichardCM · 53 yrsFollow Richard MbedzaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1925 | 1934 | 1947 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Ibrahim Jonathan · 40 yrsFollow Ibrahim JonathanTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1915 | 1928 | — | 0 | 0 |
16 | Mwangupili, Franscisco · 32 yrsFollow Franscisco MwangupiliTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1915 | — | 1972 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Shaba Martin · 24 yrsFollow Shaba MartinTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1911 | 1915 | 1888 | 0 | 0 |
18▲1 | Chiona, Richard · 42 yrsFollow Richard ChionaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1898 | 1914 | — | 0 | 0 |
19▲2 | Longwe Winston · 24 yrsFollow Longwe WinstonTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1895 | 1944 | — | 0 | 0 |
20 | Nkhwazi Sam · 47 yrsFollow Nkhwazi SamTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1895 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
21▲1 | Kaunda, Kajani · 56 yrsFollow Kajani KaundaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1893 | 1876 | — | 0 | 0 |
22▲1 | Chimkute Ronald · 36 yrsFollow Chimkute RonaldTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1885 | 1924 | — | 0 | 0 |
23▲1 | Msikiimodzi Mailosi · 47 yrsFollow Msikiimodzi MailosiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1885 | 1896 | — | 0 | 0 |
24▲1 | Chirwa Mpeta Roosevelt · 30 yrsFollow Chirwa Mpeta RooseveltTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1877 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
25▲1 | Mpinganjira Stanley Frank · 46 yrsFollow Mpinganjira Stanley FrankTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1874 | 1811 | — | 0 | 0 |
26▲1 | Malomboza Blessings · 29 yrsFollow Malomboza BlessingsTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1867 | 1822 | — | 0 | 0 |
27▲1 | Kamwendo Maxwell · 33 yrsFollow Kamwendo MaxwellTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1866 | 1852 | — | 0 | 0 |
28▲1 | Mwanza, MalamaFollow Malama MwanzaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1863 | 1901 | — | 0 | 0 |
29▼11 | Mwazozo Hope · 35 yrsFollow Mwazozo HopeTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1863 | 1871 | — | −42 | 8 |
30 | Mwangupili Francisco · 32 yrsFollow Mwangupili FranciscoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1860 | 1900 | — | 0 | 0 |
31 | Nanthambwe Hubert · 32 yrsFollow Nanthambwe HubertTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1857 | 1885 | — | 0 | 0 |
32 | Sharra, Leonard · 54 yrsFollow Leonard SharraTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1852 | 1837 | — | 0 | 0 |
33 | Mkonda Peter · 27 yrsFollow Mkonda PeterTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1845 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
34 | Nyoni Elvis · 28 yrsFollow Nyoni ElvisTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1844 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
35▲2 | KALIBA Andrew · 25 yrsFollow KALIBA AndrewTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1842 | 1783 | — | 0 | 0 |
36 | Jimu Fidelis · 34 yrsFollow Jimu FidelisTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1842 | 1852 | 1864 | 0 | 0 |
37▼2 | Chingati Wilson · 41 yrsFollow Chingati WilsonTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1842 | 1877 | 1860 | 0 | 0 |
38 | Soko Seko · 43 yrsFollow Soko SekoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1833 | 1866 | 1837 | 0 | 0 |
39 | Chakuluntha Yamikani · 33 yrsFollow Chakuluntha YamikaniTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1826 | 1803 | — | 0 | 0 |
40 | Sanga Lusayo · 19 yrsFollow Sanga LusayoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1822 | 1663 | — | 0 | 0 |
41 | Jere Joseph · 40 yrsFollow Jere JosephTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1819 | 1722 | — | 0 | 0 |
42 | Kalua Emmanuel · 40 yrsFollow Kalua EmmanuelTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1818 | 1863 | 1844 | 0 | 0 |
43 | Phiri Blessings · 19 yrsFollow Phiri BlessingsTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1815 | 1777 | — | 0 | 0 |
44 | Liwonde Leephos · 18 yrsFollow Liwonde LeephosTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1814 | 1852 | — | 0 | 0 |
45▲1 | Ahmed Aryan · 18 yrsFollow Ahmed AryanTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1811 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
46▼1 | Kapende Charles · 43 yrsFollow Kapende CharlesTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1811 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
47 | Lakudzala Shadreck · 55 yrsFollow Lakudzala ShadreckTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1810 | 1784 | — | 0 | 0 |
48 | Kanyinji Overton · 41 yrsFollow Kanyinji OvertonTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1806 | 1793 | 1856 | 0 | 0 |
49 | Mbendera Martin · 29 yrsFollow Mbendera MartinTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1804 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
50 | Mkamanga Rumbani · 44 yrsFollow Mkamanga RumbaniTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1802 | 1851 | 1973 | 0 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Standard · Active
12-month evolution
Standard · Active
Titled players — 13
Active · vs 1 month
Open
FM2
22%
CM7
78%
Women
WFM1
25%
WCM3
75%
AGE PYRAMID · MALAWI ACTIVE PLAYERS
Active players by age band · Open vs Women
Open
Women
26U204
4920-348
5335-493
650-641
065+0
134 open players16 women players
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| Federation | Avg top 10 | |
|---|---|---|
1· | 🇪🇬EgyptFollow EgyptTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,437 |
2▲1 | 🇲🇦MoroccoFollow MoroccoTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,341 |
3▲4 | 🇩🇿AlgeriaFollow AlgeriaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,305 |
4▼1 | 🇿🇦South AfricaFollow South AfricaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,301 |
5· | 🇿🇲ZambiaFollow ZambiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,267 |
6▲3 | 🇳🇬NigeriaFollow NigeriaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,261 |
7▼5 | 🇹🇳TunisiaFollow TunisiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,260 |
8▼2 | 🇦🇴AngolaFollow AngolaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,173 |
9· | 🇺🇬UgandaFollow UgandaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,171 |
10▲5 | 🇲🇬MadagascarFollow MadagascarTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,143 |
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| 15 | 🇲🇼MalawiFollow MalawiTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,050 |
World — By Average Top 10
| Federation | Avg top 10 | |
|---|---|---|
1· | 🇺🇸United StatesFollow United StatesTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,724 |
2· | 🇮🇳IndiaFollow IndiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,709 |
3· | 🇨🇳ChinaFollow ChinaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,667 |
4· | 🇷🇺RussiaFollow RussiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,642 |
5· | 🇩🇪GermanyFollow GermanyTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,637 |
6· | 🇺🇦UkraineFollow UkraineTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,628 |
7· | 🇫🇷FranceFollow FranceTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,626 |
8· | 🇦🇿AzerbaijanFollow AzerbaijanTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,625 |
9▲1 | 🇺🇿UzbekistanFollow UzbekistanTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,623 |
10▼1 | FIDEFollow FIDETrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,623 |
| ... | ||
| 120 | 🇲🇼MalawiFollow MalawiTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,050 |