Top Standard Chess Players in Zambia 🇿🇲Follow ZambiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers.
522 active players in Zambia by Standard rating. #1 Chitumbo Mwali leads with 2,327 — 11 pts ahead of Rafael Sharon (2,316).
Biggest Movers · 1 month
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Top Movers
Shane KennedyCMFollow Shane KennedyTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.2,073
+120Bwalya, GillanIMFollow Gillan BwalyaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.2,313
+3Kaulule Siame, KelaCMFollow Kela Kaulule SiameTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.2,210
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RECENT ZAMBIA #1 · 2021 → 2026
7 distinct leaders across 25 years
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20212022202420252026
- BwalyaJan 2021 → Mar 20243y
- MwaliApr 2024 → Aug 20245mo
- BwalyaSep 2024 → May 20259mo
- MwaliJun 2025 → Aug 20253mo
- MunengaSep 2025 → Sep 20251mo
- MwaliOct 2025 → Oct 20251mo
- MunengaNov 2025 → Nov 20251mo
- MwaliDec 2025 → Jan 20262mo
- BwalyaFeb 2026 → Mar 20262mo
- Mwali· currentApr 2026 → Jun 20263mo
Bwalya4y · 3 reignsMwali1y · 5 reignsMunenga2mo · 2 reigns
Avg. top 10
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
2,267=
Avg. top 100
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
2,080+1
Active players
Active · vs 1 month
522-12
Rankings
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
# | Player | Standard↓ | Rapid | Blitz | Δ 1M | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mwali, ChitumboIM · 40 yrsFollow Chitumbo MwaliTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2327 | 2206 | 2298 | 0 | 0 |
2▲1 | Sharon, RafaelIM · 18 yrsFollow Rafael SharonTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2316 | 2197 | 2160 | 0 | 0 |
3▼1 | Kayonde, AndrewIM · 38 yrsFollow Andrew KayondeTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2316 | 2324 | 2307 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Bwalya, GillanIM · 38 yrsFollow Gillan BwalyaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2313 | 2239 | 2352 | +3 | 9 |
5 | Munenga, Douglas DFM · 33 yrsFollow Douglas D MunengaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2280 | 2280 | 2250 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Lungu, NaseFM · 53 yrsFollow Nase LunguTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2247 | 2205 | — | 0 | 0 |
7 | Chumfwa, StanleyIM · 50 yrsFollow Stanley ChumfwaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2231 | 2277 | 2177 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Mulenga, Prince DanielFM · 34 yrsFollow Prince Daniel MulengaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2217 | 2263 | 2217 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Kabwe Timothy · 43 yrsFollow Kabwe TimothyTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2215 | 2108 | 2210 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Phiri, RichmondIM · 38 yrsFollow Richmond PhiriTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2212 | 2248 | 2256 | 0 | 0 |
11▲1 | Kaulule Siame, KelaCM · 39 yrsFollow Kela Kaulule SiameTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2210 | 2044 | 2038 | +3 | 8 |
12▼1 | Chumfwa, KelvinIM · 40 yrsFollow Kelvin ChumfwaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2209 | 2222 | 2161 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Daka, Justin · 38 yrsFollow Justin DakaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2194 | 2150 | 2178 | 0 | 0 |
14▲1 | Chisopa Dalitso · 28 yrsFollow Chisopa DalitsoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2183 | 2169 | 2156 | 0 | 0 |
15▼1 | Luanja, GeoffreyFM · 38 yrsFollow Geoffrey LuanjaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2183 | 2257 | 2163 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Zulu, ThomasCM · 38 yrsFollow Thomas ZuluTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2181 | 2102 | 2174 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Ndhlovu, Lahende · 57 yrsFollow Lahende NdhlovuTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2175 | 2169 | 2157 | 0 | 0 |
18 | Mtonga Augustine · 25 yrsFollow Mtonga AugustineTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2175 | 2133 | 2066 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Phiri, GodwinCM · 34 yrsFollow Godwin PhiriTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2164 | 2167 | 2225 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Kaoma, Micheal · 32 yrsFollow Micheal KaomaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2157 | 2101 | 2109 | 0 | 0 |
21 | Masikini Cornelius · 27 yrsFollow Masikini CorneliusTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2155 | 2113 | 2172 | 0 | 0 |
22 | Nyambe, MaketoCM · 34 yrsFollow Maketo NyambeTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2147 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
23 | Hapaku, CharlesCM · 36 yrsFollow Charles HapakuTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2144 | — | 2164 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Mumba Samuel · 23 yrsFollow Mumba SamuelTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2143 | 2110 | — | 0 | 0 |
25 | Makanga Kusanta · 25 yrsFollow Makanga KusantaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2138 | 2167 | — | 0 | 0 |
26 | Musonda CholaFM · 26 yrsFollow Musonda CholaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2131 | 2132 | 2070 | 0 | 0 |
27 | Chibuye James · 28 yrsFollow Chibuye JamesTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2119 | 2047 | 2133 | 0 | 0 |
28 | Mwenya, OscarCM · 44 yrsFollow Oscar MwenyaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2117 | 2062 | — | 0 | 0 |
29 | Musende, Gershom · 50 yrsFollow Gershom MusendeTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2112 | 1971 | 2093 | 0 | 0 |
30 | Mofya Stephen · 19 yrsFollow Mofya StephenTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2109 | 2076 | — | 0 | 0 |
31▲1 | Luambula Humphrey · 62 yrsFollow Luambula HumphreyTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2107 | 1937 | — | 0 | 0 |
32▼1 | Ngonga Bornface · 39 yrsFollow Ngonga BornfaceTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2107 | 2094 | 2100 | 0 | 0 |
33 | Mukosha Joshua · 31 yrsFollow Mukosha JoshuaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2106 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
34 | Chibwata, PaulFollow Paul ChibwataTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2104 | 2075 | — | 0 | 0 |
35 | Kantalamba Mushota · 33 yrsFollow Kantalamba MushotaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2104 | 2050 | 2095 | 0 | 0 |
36 | Chasaya, Terence · 31 yrsFollow Terence ChasayaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2097 | 1932 | — | 0 | 0 |
37 | Jilowa, Tito · 39 yrsFollow Tito JilowaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2092 | 2101 | — | 0 | 0 |
38 | Mwape Dennis · 39 yrsFollow Mwape DennisTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2090 | 2098 | — | 0 | 0 |
39 | Mwape, William · 34 yrsFollow William MwapeTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2085 | 2079 | 2075 | 0 | 0 |
40 | Kameya, Robson · 48 yrsFollow Robson KameyaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2084 | 1957 | 2061 | 0 | 0 |
41 | Handiya JosephFM · 21 yrsFollow Handiya JosephTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2079 | 2067 | 2106 | 0 | 0 |
42 | Sichone, Alinaswe · 30 yrsFollow Alinaswe SichoneTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2076 | 1924 | — | 0 | 0 |
43▲72 | Shane KennedyCM · 18 yrsFollow Shane KennedyTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2073 | 1983 | 1838 | +120 | 12 |
44▼1 | Mubanga Chanda Patrick · 44 yrsFollow Mubanga Chanda PatrickTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2068 | 1937 | — | 0 | 0 |
45 | Banda Alton · 24 yrsFollow Banda AltonTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2067 | 1945 | — | 0 | 0 |
46▼2 | Katebe, Linus · 47 yrsFollow Linus KatebeTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2067 | 2173 | 2129 | 0 | 0 |
47▼1 | Muyenga, Bright · 44 yrsFollow Bright MuyengaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2065 | 1996 | 1980 | 0 | 0 |
48▼1 | Katowa, Kennedy · 51 yrsFollow Kennedy KatowaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2059 | 2003 | 2031 | 0 | 0 |
49 | Omaling Oogu · 31 yrsFollow Omaling OoguTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2054 | 1885 | 1926 | 0 | 0 |
50▼2 | Lemmy, Chishala · 36 yrsFollow Chishala LemmyTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 2054 | 2096 | 2062 | 0 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Standard · Active
12-month evolution
Standard · Active
Titled players — 28
Active · vs 1 month
Open
IM7
30%
FM6
26%
CM10
43%
Women
WFM1
20%
WCM4
80%
AGE PYRAMID · ZAMBIA ACTIVE PLAYERS
Active players by age band · Open vs Women
Open
Women
56U2012
20720-3425
18735-498
3550-641
065+0
485 open players46 women players
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| 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 |
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| 84 | 🇿🇲ZambiaFollow ZambiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,267 |