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Top Chess Players in Zimbabwe
See the top 100 active chess players representing Zimbabwe, ranked by current FIDE classical rating, with federation statistics and player profiles.
FIDE rating-list snapshot: July 2026. Federation does not necessarily indicate citizenship.
361
Active rated players
2,325
Top rating
2,127
FIDE top 10 average
0
Grandmasters
72
Women players
129
Under 20
Rodwell Makoto is the highest-rated player representing Zimbabwe on this classical list with a rating of 2325. FIDE's federation ranking uses the top 10 active-player average: 2127.
Player status
#PlayerRatingList
- 1IMRodwell Makoto2325classicalZIMFIDE 11000120Born 1987
- 2FMRoy Mwadzura2192classicalZIMFIDE 11004436Born 1999
- 3Spencer Masango2151classicalZIMFIDE 14300753Born 1982
- 4CMDion Moyo2149classicalZIMFIDE 11000627
- 5Tapiwa Jele2132classicalZIMFIDE 11002344Born 1998
- 6Emarald Takudzwa Mushore2100classicalZIMFIDE 11309504Born 1989
- 7Vitalis Mapuranga2064classicalZIMFIDE 11004380Born 1993
- 8Mureya Terrence2054classicalZIMFIDE 11011483Born 2002
- 9MOYO BRIGHT2051classicalZIMFIDE 11012510Born 1998
- 10Castro Bekithemba Sibanda2048classicalZIMFIDE 11001780Born 1988
- 11CMKudakwashe Sibanda2044classicalZIMFIDE 11001925Born 1990
- 12Maulani William Leeroy2042classicalZIMFIDE 11017830Born 2001
- 13Kenneth Ruchaka2036classicalZIMFIDE 11004991Born 1993
- 14Katsande Tanaka2025classicalZIMFIDE 11009950Born 2002
- 15Hamilton Mandeya2020classicalZIMFIDE 11001879Born 1984
- 16Farai Hamandishe2013classicalZIMFIDE 11003871Born 2000
- 17Chiweshe Shingirai2007classicalZIMFIDE 11011009Born 2002
- 18Tinashe Chinhanga1990classicalZIMFIDE 11004770Born 1997
- 19Darare Heath1984classicalZIMFIDE 11001860Born 1984
- 20Mugove Muririma1984classicalZIMFIDE 11004614Born 1986
- 21Norest Bhebhe1976classicalZIMFIDE 11022779Born 2003
- 22HEATH DARARE1968classicalZIMFIDE 11025719Born 1993
- 23MAZHAMBE TADIWANASHE1962classicalZIMFIDE 11012315Born 2002
- 24RABVU EMMANUEL1961classicalZIMFIDE 11011823Born 2005
- 25Daud Amini1953classicalZIMFIDE 11000457Born 1983
- 26Anesu John1952classicalZIMFIDE 11014911Born 2002
- 27Charles Chakanyuka1947classicalZIMFIDE 11000341Born 1973
- 28Shephered Chimhungwe1947classicalZIMFIDE 11002220Born 1978
- 29Mukai Cyril Chigodo1945classicalZIMFIDE 11005068Born 1990
- 30Moyo Blessing1945classicalZIMFIDE 11010673Born 2001
- 31Matyire Prosper1945classicalZIMFIDE 11011564Born 2009
- 32machengedzero tafadzwa alms1944classicalZIMFIDE 11012960Born 2005
- 33MDLONGWA NATHAN1933classicalZIMFIDE 11028165Born 2008
- 34Simbarashe Chikoya1932classicalZIMFIDE 11003669Born 2001
- 35CHITANGA KUDZANAI1924classicalZIMFIDE 11028793Born 2008
- 36Mhlanga Prosper1923classicalZIMFIDE 11032812Born 2001
- 37Rickie Malaba1918classicalZIMFIDE 11002549Born 1983
- 38Dee Chivinda1909classicalZIMFIDE 11004940Born 1990
- 39MACHENGEDZERO IRVINE1909classicalZIMFIDE 11011734Born 1998
- 40Tanaka Dziyanyi1908classicalZIMFIDE 11016191Born 2002
- 41PRINCE CHIDEMBO1907classicalZIMFIDE 11006374Born 2000
- 42Christine Makwena1906classicalZIMFIDE 11003391Born 1993
- 43Tinodaishe Tayengwa1905classicalZIMFIDE 11004762Born 1997
- 44CHAOMA ELVIS1905classicalZIMFIDE 11011882Born 1997
- 45Lawrence Tavagwisa1903classicalZIMFIDE 11002123Born 1996
- 46Mbondo Donald1902classicalZIMFIDE 11013010Born 2004
- 47Pledge Kwaramba1900classicalZIMFIDE 11005130Born 1998
- 48Elisha Chimbamu1896classicalZIMFIDE 11000449Born 1985
- 49Adolf Muungani1896classicalZIMFIDE 11004720Born 1993
- 50Gilbert Shonhiwa1896classicalZIMFIDE 11008865Born 2000
- 51WCMKudzanayi Charinda1895classicalZIMFIDE 11000538Born 1994
- 52Jona Mahlahla1891classicalZIMFIDE 11007591Born 1999
- 53Samboko Knowledge1891classicalZIMFIDE 11015152Born 2006
- 54MUKOMBEDZA TAFADZWA1891classicalZIMFIDE 11031751Born 2009
- 55Kasema Kudzaishe1884classicalZIMFIDE 11020091Born 2005
- 56Archford Matiringe1883classicalZIMFIDE 11004711Born 1997
- 57WFMLinda Dalitso Shaba1879classicalZIMFIDE 11001631Born 1997
- 58Bismark Bhobhojani1873classicalZIMFIDE 11001887Born 1983
- 59Sibanda Tafadzwa1872classicalZIMFIDE 11014873Born 2005
- 60Albert Maketo1871classicalZIMFIDE 11001917Born 1979
- 61GARAMUKANWA MAKOMBORERO1871classicalZIMFIDE 11008369Born 2002
- 62MUWIRIMI TAKUNDA BVUMAI1869classicalZIMFIDE 11008083Born 1998
- 63MATHUTHU PRAISE1868classicalZIMFIDE 11028483Born 2008
- 64Reuben Salimu1867classicalZIMFIDE 11001283
- 65Mutero Tadisa K1867classicalZIMFIDE 11014989Born 2007
- 66Muchesera Roland1867classicalZIMFIDE 11020180Born 2004
- 67MOYO TAWANDA1866classicalZIMFIDE 11012323Born 1994
- 68Mlilo Proud Ollet1865classicalZIMFIDE 11032340Born 2012
- 69Mpofu Caleb1855classicalZIMFIDE 11014687Born 2001
- 70Lameck Gomera1853classicalZIMFIDE 11005092Born 1997
- 71Nkosilathi Khumalo1849classicalZIMFIDE 11002484Born 1996
- 72Zunzanyika Denzel1849classicalZIMFIDE 11020482Born 2011
- 73FAZILAHAMED GRAIG1848classicalZIMFIDE 11012129Born 2007
- 74Jorum Mudzamba1846classicalZIMFIDE 11036320Born 2004
- 75Ishmael Sibanda1845classicalZIMFIDE 11005220Born 1995
- 76HWATA JOSEPH1845classicalZIMFIDE 11012005Born 2000
- 77Batsirai Murapa1842classicalZIMFIDE 11006900Born 2000
- 78Ndlovu Mathamela1840classicalZIMFIDE 11015136Born 2001
- 79TIMOTHY MUTSIKWI1837classicalZIMFIDE 11009560Born 2000
- 80Chisango Eliezer1837classicalZIMFIDE 11013800Born 2006
- 81Mbabvu Blessing1836classicalZIMFIDE 11030097Born 2007
- 82Mafu Mlungisi1835classicalZIMFIDE 11014571Born 2000
- 83Thamsanqa Shaun Moyo1834classicalZIMFIDE 11013265Born 2002
- 84NGWERUME MICHAEL1833classicalZIMFIDE 11008407Born 2000
- 85NGWENYA ANDILE1831classicalZIMFIDE 11011785Born 2001
- 86Elisha Murandu1826classicalZIMFIDE 11004754Born 1993
- 87Tembo Kudakwashe1826classicalZIMFIDE 11020008Born 2007
- 88Koropi Ashley1826classicalZIMFIDE 11030216Born 2005
- 89Ruvarashe Moyo1823classicalZIMFIDE 11004630Born 1991
- 90GERALD CHIRWA1822classicalZIMFIDE 11016159Born 2005
- 91Makotore Prosper1820classicalZIMFIDE 11022787Born 1988
- 92Amith Boddapati1818classicalZIMFIDE 11008482Born 2009
- 93Gadza Tinotenda1818classicalZIMFIDE 11011378Born 2004
- 94Nyamadzawo Petros1818classicalZIMFIDE 11033070Born 2008
- 95CHIMOMBE TAKUNDA1814classicalZIMFIDE 11012200Born 2007
- 96Isaac Chivende1810classicalZIMFIDE 11001950Born 1983
- 97Munda Takudzwa1810classicalZIMFIDE 11030020Born 2002
- 98Gibson Rabson Tshimiti1809classicalZIMFIDE 11032774Born 1997
- 99WCMRefiloe Hazel Mudodo1807classicalZIMFIDE 11000821Born 2005
- 100Julius Courage1801classicalZIMFIDE 11014830Born 2000
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About this ranking
Who is the highest-rated chess player representing Zimbabwe?
Rodwell Makoto leads the classical list at 2325.
How many active rated chess players represent Zimbabwe?
361 active players representing Zimbabwe have a current FIDE classical rating in this ChessEver snapshot.
How are the Zimbabwe chess rankings ordered?
Players are ordered by FIDE classical rating, highest first. The default ranking excludes players marked inactive by FIDE. Equal ratings are ordered consistently by FIDE ID. Federation represents the player's FIDE federation, not necessarily citizenship.