Zone 4.5 has some of the best best countries that compete in Africa and International Events. Here you will find few statistics about Zone 4.5 Chess.
Top 10 Federations
Last Update August 2020
| Rank | Federation | Avg Top 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 2300 |
| 2 | Zambia | 2296 |
| 3 | Angola | 2242 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 2132 |
| 5 | Botswana | 2072 |
| 6 | Malawi | 2023 |
| 7 | Namibia | 1956 |
| 8 | Mozambique | 1784 |
| 9 | Lesotho | 1671 |
| 10 | Eswatini | 1594 |
Top 10 Zone 4.5
| Rank | Player Name | Country | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IM Cawdery, Daniel | RSA | 2419 |
| 2 | IM Steel, Henry Robert | RSA | 2418 |
| 3 | IM Bwalya, Gillan | ZAM | 2406 |
| 4 | IM Kayonde, Andrew | ZAM | 2390 |
| 5 | FM Miguel, Sergio | ANG | 2377 |
| 6 | IM Mandizha, Farai | ZIM | 2377 |
| 7 | IM Makoto, Rodwell | ZIM | 2367 |
| 8 | GM Solomon, Kenny | RSA | 2362 |
| 9 | IM Phiri, Richmond | ZAM | 2348 |
| 10 | IM Kobese, Watu | RSA | 2324 |