Highest rapid chess ratings ever: Zimbabwe
The best rating of every player who represents Zimbabwe today, on FIDE's monthly rapid lists since July 2012.
IM Rodwell Makoto's 2420 on the June 2018 list is the highest rapid rating held by a player who represents Zimbabwe today.
| # | Player | Peak | First reached | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZIM · Jun 2018 · Latest 2354 | 2420 | Jun 2018 | 2354 |
| 2 | ZIM · Sep 2026 · Latest 2212 | 2212 | Sep 2026 | 2212 |
| 3 | ZIM · May 2026 · Latest 2208 | 2208 | May 2026 | 2208 |
| 4 | ZIM · Sep 2019 · Latest 2207 | 2207 | Sep 2019 | 2207 |
| 5 | ZIM · May 2015 · Latest 2164 | 2168 | May 2015 | 2164 |
| 6 | ZIM · Feb 2013 · Latest 2118 | 2163 | Feb 2013 | 2118 |
| 7 | ZIM · Apr 2024 · Latest 2145 | 2152 | Apr 2024 | 2145 |
| 8 | ZIM · Apr 2026 · Latest 2133 | 2133 | Apr 2026 | 2133 |
| 9 | ZIM · By Jul 2012 · Latest 1967 | 2116 | By Jul 2012 | 1967 |
| 10 | ZIM · May 2015 · Latest 2088 | 2099 | May 2015 | 2088 |
| 11 | ZIM · Jun 2015 · Latest 2072 | 2072 | Jun 2015 | 2072 |
| 12 | ZIM · Aug 2017 · Latest 1978 | 2058 | Aug 2017 | 1978 |
| 13 | ZIM · Jan 2019 · Latest 2045 | 2045 | Jan 2019 | 2045 |
| 14 | ZIM · May 2015 · Latest 1990 | 2011 | May 2015 | 1990 |
| 15 | ZIM · May 2015 · Latest 1986 | 2007 | May 2015 | 1986 |
| 16 | ZIM · May 2015 · Latest 1999 | 2003 | May 2015 | 1999 |
| 17 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1986 | 1986 | Mar 2024 | 1986 |
| 18 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1978 | 1978 | Mar 2024 | 1978 |
| 19 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1973 | 1973 | Mar 2024 | 1973 |
| 20 | ZIM · May 2026 · Latest 1960 | 1960 | May 2026 | 1960 |
| 21 | ZIM · Aug 2025 · Latest 1928 | 1950 | Aug 2025 | 1928 |
| 22 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1947 | 1947 | Mar 2024 | 1947 |
| 23 | ZIM · Sep 2026 · Latest 1945 | 1945 | Sep 2026 | 1945 |
| 24 | ZIM · May 2026 · Latest 1943 | 1943 | May 2026 | 1943 |
| 25 | ZIM · Aug 2025 · Latest 1929 | 1929 | Aug 2025 | 1929 |
| 26 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1926 | 1926 | Mar 2024 | 1926 |
| 27 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1925 | 1925 | Mar 2024 | 1925 |
| 28 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1915 | 1915 | Mar 2024 | 1915 |
| 29 | ZIM · Jan 2025 · Latest 1880 | 1880 | Jan 2025 | 1880 |
| 30 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1878 | 1878 | Mar 2024 | 1878 |
| 31 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1876 | 1876 | Mar 2024 | 1876 |
| 32 | ZIM · Apr 2025 · Latest 1861 | 1872 | Apr 2025 | 1861 |
| 33 | ZIM · Jun 2026 · Latest 1860 | 1860 | Jun 2026 | 1860 |
| 34 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1831 | 1831 | Mar 2024 | 1831 |
| 35 | ZIM · May 2024 · Latest 1826 | 1826 | May 2024 | 1826 |
| 36 | ZIM · Apr 2024 · Latest 1785 | 1802 | Apr 2024 | 1785 |
| 37 | ZIM · Jun 2026 · Latest 1797 | 1797 | Jun 2026 | 1797 |
| 38 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1795 | 1795 | Mar 2024 | 1795 |
| 39 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1785 | 1785 | Mar 2024 | 1785 |
| 40 | ZIM · Feb 2026 · Latest 1761 | 1761 | Feb 2026 | 1761 |
| 41 | ZIM · Apr 2026 · Latest 1756 | 1756 | Apr 2026 | 1756 |
| 41 | ZIM · Jun 2026 · Latest 1756 | 1756 | Jun 2026 | 1756 |
| 43 | ZIM · Nov 2025 · Latest 1740 | 1740 | Nov 2025 | 1740 |
| 44 | ZIM · Jun 2025 · Latest 1737 | 1737 | Jun 2025 | 1737 |
| 45 | ZIM · Jun 2026 · Latest 1731 | 1731 | Jun 2026 | 1731 |
| 46 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1727 | 1727 | Mar 2024 | 1727 |
| 47 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1712 | 1712 | Mar 2024 | 1712 |
| 48 | ZIM · Aug 2025 · Latest 1710 | 1710 | Aug 2025 | 1710 |
| 49 | ZIM · Mar 2026 · Latest 1707 | 1707 | Mar 2026 | 1707 |
| 50 | ZIM · May 2026 · Latest 1704 | 1704 | May 2026 | 1704 |
| 51 | ZIM · Jul 2026 · Latest 1702 | 1702 | Jul 2026 | 1702 |
| 52 | ZIM · Jul 2026 · Latest 1689 | 1689 | Jul 2026 | 1689 |
| 53 | ZIM · Jun 2025 · Latest 1682 | 1683 | Jun 2025 | 1682 |
| 54 | ZIM · Oct 2026 · Latest 1679 | 1679 | Oct 2026 | 1679 |
| 55 | ZIM · Mar 2026 · Latest 1617 | 1648 | Mar 2026 | 1617 |
| 56 | ZIM · Jun 2026 · Latest 1634 | 1634 | Jun 2026 | 1634 |
| 57 | ZIM · Mar 2026 · Latest 1589 | 1623 | Mar 2026 | 1589 |
| 58 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1571 | 1605 | Mar 2024 | 1571 |
| 59 | ZIM · Jun 2026 · Latest 1603 | 1603 | Jun 2026 | 1603 |
| 60 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1597 | 1597 | Mar 2024 | 1597 |
| 61 | ZIM · Mar 2025 · Latest 1497 | 1586 | Mar 2025 | 1497 |
| 62 | ZIM · Jun 2026 · Latest 1583 | 1583 | Jun 2026 | 1583 |
| 62 | ZIM · Aug 2026 · Latest 1583 | 1583 | Aug 2026 | 1583 |
| 64 | ZIM · Dec 2024 · Latest 1581 | 1581 | Dec 2024 | 1581 |
| 65 | ZIM · Mar 2024 · Latest 1557 | 1570 | Mar 2024 | 1557 |
| 66 | ZIM · May 2024 · Latest 1558 | 1558 | May 2024 | 1558 |
| 67 | ZIM · Jun 2026 · Latest 1538 | 1538 | Jun 2026 | 1538 |
| 68 | ZIM · Jun 2026 · Latest 1511 | 1511 | Jun 2026 | 1511 |
| 69 | ZIM · Feb 2026 · Latest 1497 | 1498 | Feb 2026 | 1497 |
| 70 | ZIM · Nov 2025 · Latest 1423 | 1467 | Nov 2025 | 1423 |
| 71 | ZIM · Jun 2026 · Latest 1456 | 1456 | Jun 2026 | 1456 |
| 72 | ZIM · Mar 2026 · Latest 1453 | 1453 | Mar 2026 | 1453 |
Peak is a player's highest rating on any of FIDE's monthly rapid lists since July 2012. When a player reached the same peak more than once, the first month is shown; 'By Jul 2012' means the peak was already on the earliest list we have for that player, so it may be older. Latest is the rating on the most recent list that rates the player. Players are listed under the federation they represent today, with every rating they have held, including ratings held while representing another federation.