Prepare against Gillan Bwalya
IM · ZMB · World #3,699 classical · FIDE ID 8700257
When preparing against Gillan Bwalya, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 184 games by Gillan Bwalya, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gillan Bwalya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gillan Bwalya before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,313 | 2,411 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,183 | 2,325 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,388 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 89 | 38 | 57 | 48.4% |
| As White | 101 | 45 | 23 | 33 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 83 | 44 | 15 | 24 | 53.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gillan Bwalya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gillan Bwalya's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 57.4% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 40 | 39.6% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Bwalya usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Bwalya usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Bwalya usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bwalya usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Bwalya usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Bwalya usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 67.7% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 32.3% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 62.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.0% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 6 | 17.1% | 33.3% |
Gillan Bwalya's chess games
All 184 games by Gillan Bwalya in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 89 wins, 38 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,411 | Olympiad-40 | A55 |
| Jul 2015 | Kenny Solomon | 2,382 | Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | E49 |
| Dec 2015 | Andrew Kayonde | 2,361 | Harare Open | B07 |
| Feb 2022 | Patrick Kawuma | 2,353 | Kampala IM | A28 |
| Apr 2013 | Nicholas Van der Nat | 2,337 | Pretoria Capablanca | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria Capablanca | 2015 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 16 | 10 | 2,318 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,087 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,334 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,337 |
| ch-Africa U18 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,095 |
| Gibraltar Battle of the Sexes | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,180 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gillan Bwalya's chess games?
184 games by Gillan Bwalya, from Dec 2012 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Gillan Bwalya has played.
What does Gillan Bwalya play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Gillan Bwalya opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gillan Bwalya answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Gillan Bwalya play as White?
As White, Gillan Bwalya's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gillan Bwalya play as Black?
As Black, Gillan Bwalya most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Gillan Bwalya's FIDE rating?
Gillan Bwalya is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,183 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Gillan Bwalya played?
Our database contains 184 games by Gillan Bwalya, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 38 draws, 57 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gillan Bwalya?
184 games by Gillan Bwalya reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.