Kelvin Chumfwa
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1986 (age 39–40) |
| Chess career | |
| Country | Zambia |
| Title | International Master (2014) |
| Peak rating | 2296 (December 2017) |
Kelvin Chumfwa is a Zambian chess player.
Chess career
In December 2013, he tied for first place with Richmond Phiri in the Zimbabwe Chess Open with a score of 9.5/11, ultimately winning on tiebreak scores.[1]
In September 2016, he played for Zambia in the 42nd Chess Olympiad, where he scored 7.5/10 and held draws against Vladimir Klasan and Luka Drašković, who were rated around 200 points higher.[2]
In January 2025, he tied for first place with Prince Daniel Mulenga in the HKS Classical Open with a score of 7/8. He ultimately won the tournament after defeating Mulenga in the tiebreaks.[3]
Personal life
His older brother is Stanley Chumfwa, who is also an International Master.[4]
External links
- Kelvin Chumfwa rating card at FIDE
References
- ^ "Chumfwa wins Zim Chess Open". January 3, 2014.
- ^ "Team composition for federation ZAM - Open".
- ^ "IM Kelvin Chumfwa captures 2025 HKS Classical Open Tournament". January 7, 2025.
- ^ Lumba, Hildah (2014-01-11). "Chumfwa Loses In Chess Tourney". Times of Zambia. Archived from the original on 2015-11-21. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
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