Prepare against Richmond Phiri
IM · ZMB · World #7,332 classical · FIDE ID 8700443
Our database contains 183 games by Richmond Phiri, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richmond Phiri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richmond Phiri 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 | 2,218 | 2,351 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,290 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,256 | 2,325 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 68 | 57 | 58 | 37.2% |
| As White | 87 | 43 | 20 | 24 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 96 | 25 | 37 | 34 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richmond Phiri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richmond Phiri's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 97.7% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Phiri usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Phiri usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Phiri usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Phiri usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 100.0% | 48.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 97.6% | 42.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Richmond Phiri's chess games
All 183 games by Richmond Phiri in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Jul 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: 68 wins, 57 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,619 | Mansa Chilufya Memorial | A50 |
| Apr 2016 | Andrew Kayonde | 2,394 | Pretoria Capablanca | D17 |
| Jun 2017 | Daniel Jere | 2,387 | Livingstone FIDE zt 4.3 | D34 |
| Aug 2022 | Abdelrahman Hesham | 2,386 | Olympiad-44 | D87 |
| Aug 2020 | Araz Basim Mohammed Al Saffar | 2,382 | Online Olym Div3 C | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2018 | 41 | 20 | 2,261 |
| ch-ZAM | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,186 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,399 |
| Johannesburg PSS Open | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,113 |
| Pretoria Capablanca | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,418 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,398 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richmond Phiri's chess games?
183 games by Richmond Phiri, from Dec 2012 to Jul 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 Richmond Phiri has played.
What does Richmond Phiri play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Richmond Phiri opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richmond Phiri answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Richmond Phiri play as White?
As White, Richmond Phiri's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richmond Phiri play as Black?
As Black, Richmond Phiri most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Richmond Phiri's FIDE rating?
Richmond Phiri is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,256 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Richmond Phiri played?
Our database contains 183 games by Richmond Phiri, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 57 draws, 58 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richmond Phiri?
183 games by Richmond Phiri 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.