About Kelvin Chumfwa
Born 1986. Kelvin Chumfwa is a Zambian chess player.
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.
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.
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.
Personal life His older brother is Stanley Chumfwa, who is also an International Master.
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Who is Kelvin Chumfwa?
Zambian chess player
When was Kelvin Chumfwa born?
Kelvin Chumfwa was born on 15 June 1986.
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Kelvin Chumfwa is a chess player.
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Kelvin Chumfwa is Zambian.
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