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Minenhle Ngcongo
100091919Ethekwini (KED)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1987.1 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1487.1 |
| Highest | 1987.1 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 54 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1878.4 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1987.1 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1487.1 |
| Highest | 1987.1 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 54 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 2011.6 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1511.6 |
| Highest | 2011.6 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 52.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1965.9 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2011.6 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1511.6 |
| Highest | 2011.6 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 52.2 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1770.6 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1271.7 |
| Highest | 1771.7 (2025-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 73.4 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1741.5 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1770.6 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1271.7 |
| Highest | 1771.7 (2025-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 73.4 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1610.3 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1110.3 |
| Highest | 1610.3 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 92.4 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1606.2 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1610.3 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1110.3 |
| Highest | 1610.3 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 92.4 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (A) | Standard | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-03 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1979.5 | 7 | 3.5 | 1895 | -13.1 | Details |
| 2 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2026 (B) | Classical | 2026-04-25 | 2026-04-30 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 1979.5 | 9 | 7 | 2081.9 | 27.4 | Details |
| 3 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2026 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2026-04-27 | 2026-04-27 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 1979.5 | 9 | 5.5 | 1769.9 | -6.7 | Details |
| 4 | 2026 Westville Chess Club Rapid Rated Tournament (A) | Rapid | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-11 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1969.1 | 5 | 4.5 | 2079.4 | 10.3 | Details |
| 5 | 2026 Umhlanga CC (Open) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1931.9 | 6 | 5 | 1994.4 | 11.1 | Details |
| 6 | Elite Invitational 2026 | Classical | 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-08 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1931.9 | 5 | 3.5 | 2124 | 26.1 | Details |
| 7 | 2025 Kwadabeka Chess Club Year End Open | Rapid | 2025-11-29 | 2025-11-29 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1934 | 6 | 4.5 | 1822.5 | -6.2 | Details |
| 8 | 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Open) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1955.7 | 5 | 4.5 | 2021.1 | 8.1 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (Adult) | Rapid | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1955.7 | 5 | 2 | 1513.8 | -29.4 | Details |
| 10 | 2025 KwaZulu-Natal Women Championship (A) | Rapid | 2025-08-23 | 2025-08-23 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 6 | 1955.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 1787.6 | -8.9 | Details |
| 11 | South African Open 2025 (B) | Classical | 2025-06-28 | 2025-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 11 | 1960.1 | 11 | 8 | 1940.6 | -3.6 | Details |
| 12 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (B) | Classical | 2025-04-26 | 2025-05-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1943.1 | 8 | 5.5 | 2029.1 | 16.4 | Details |
| 13 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1943.1 | 7 | 5 | 1850.6 | -1 | Details |
| 14 | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1943.1 | 7 | 5 | 1938.6 | -1.1 | Details |
| 15 | 2025 Ethekwini Open (A) | Standard | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1954.6 | 6 | 4 | 1854.2 | -9.6 | Details |
| 16 | SWIM Chess Open 2024 SECTION B (A) | Rapid | 2024-12-14 | 2024-12-14 | Ugu (KUG) | 6 | 1954.1 | 6 | 6 | 1759.7 | 0.4 | Details |
| 17 | 2024 Moja Chess Extravaganza (Prestige) | Classical | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-29 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1892.3 | 9 | 5.5 | 2108.9 | 44.8 | Details |
| 18 | 7th Annual UFH Heritage Open 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-09-21 | 2024-09-22 | Amathole (EAL) | 7 | 1892.3 | 7 | 4.5 | 1941.7 | 8.4 | Details |
| 19 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (A) | Classical | 2024-06-29 | 2024-07-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 11 | 1885.4 | 11 | 7 | 1872.4 | 2.4 | Details |
| 20 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2024-07-04 | 2024-07-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 11 | 1885.4 | 11 | 7.5 | 1934.3 | 3.4 | Details |
| 21 | Youth Day Celebration Rapid 2024 (A) | Rapid | 2024-06-15 | 2024-06-15 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1878.9 | 6 | 5.5 | 1902.1 | 5.4 | Details |
| 22 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (A) | Standard | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-21 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1855.6 | 6 | 5 | 1983.6 | 19.4 | Details |
| 23 | Human Rights Rapid Chess Tournament 2024 | Rapid | 2024-03-16 | 2024-03-16 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1839.9 | 7 | 6.5 | 1959.2 | 13.1 | Details |
| 24 | 2023 KwaDabeka Chess Open | Standard | 2023-12-02 | 2023-12-02 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1834.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 1606.8 | -11.8 | Details |
| 25 | 2023 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Blitz | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 9 | 1834.6 | 9 | 6 | 1799.7 | -0.6 | Details |
| 26 | 2023 TOPTD Chess Tournament | Rapid | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-26 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1834.6 | 6 | 5.5 | 1930.7 | 8.8 | Details |
| 27 | NMZ Open 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-20 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1834.6 | 5 | 4.5 | 1787.4 | 0.7 | Details |
| 28 | 2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza (Prestige) | Classical | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-04 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1816.2 | 9 | 5 | 1853.5 | 8.8 | Details |
| 29 | 2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza (Blitz) | Blitz | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-03 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 7 | 1816.2 | 7 | 5 | 1910 | 3 | Details |
| 30 | 2023 UCC Durban Open (A) | Standard | 2023-10-28 | 2023-10-29 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1816.2 | 6 | 5 | 1792.2 | 3.9 | Details |
| 31 | 2023 Heritage Day Open (A) | Standard | 2023-09-23 | 2023-09-24 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1818.9 | 6 | 5 | 1783.7 | -2.2 | Details |
| 32 | INK Chess Open 2023 | Rapid | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-21 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1814.3 | 5 | 4.5 | 1885.4 | 4 | Details |
| 33 | 2023 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2023-04-29 | 2023-04-30 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1826.1 | 7 | 6 | 1679.9 | -9.8 | Details |
| 34 | 2023 Umhlanga Chess Club Open (A) | Standard | 2023-02-11 | 2023-02-12 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1802.2 | 6 | 5.5 | 1956.7 | 20.1 | Details |
| 35 | Ussa Chess Championships 2022 (Open) | Classical | 2022-12-05 | 2022-12-09 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1812.5 | 9 | 7 | 1723.3 | -8.4 | Details |
| 36 | 2022 Unizulu Chess Tournament (Open) | Standard | 2022-09-03 | 2022-09-04 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 7 | 1755.5 | 6 | 5 | 1824.4 | 9.1 | Details |
| 37 | 2022 Heritage Day Open (A) | Standard | 2022-09-24 | 2022-09-25 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1755.5 | 6 | 5.5 | 1889 | 21.3 | Details |
| 38 | 2022 Kwadabeka Chess Open | Standard | 2022-07-30 | 2022-07-30 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1722.5 | 5 | 5 | 1942.2 | 23.4 | Details |
| 39 | USSA Closed 2022 (Open) | Standard | 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-15 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 7 | 1723.7 | 7 | 4 | 1667.1 | -9.4 | Details |
| 40 | 2022 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2022-04-30 | 2022-05-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1723.7 | 6 | 5 | 1747.5 | 8.2 | Details |
| 41 | 2022 Umhlanga Rapid (A) | Rapid | 2022-01-29 | 2022-01-29 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1710.5 | 6 | 4.5 | 1833.4 | 9.4 | Details |
| 42 | Umhlanga Rapid 2021 (A) | Rapid | 2021-12-04 | 2021-12-04 | iLembe (KIK) | 6 | 1686.7 | 6 | 5 | 1722.3 | 6.5 | Details |
| 43 | 7th Annual TOPTD Chess Tournament 2021 | Rapid | 2021-12-26 | 2021-12-26 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1686.7 | 6 | 5 | 1829.1 | 10.6 | Details |
| 44 | 2021 KZNCA District Championship (Open) | Rapid | 2021-08-21 | 2021-08-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 11 | 1705.7 | 11 | 7.5 | 1552.7 | -13.7 | Details |
| 45 | 2020 Berea West Rapid Open | Rapid | 2020-11-29 | 2020-11-29 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1715.3 | 5 | 4 | 1524.5 | -6.8 | Details |
| 46 | 2019 South African Junior Team Championships (U20A) | Classical | 2020-01-04 | 2020-01-08 | 4 Knights (4K) | 7 | 1686.2 | 7 | 4.5 | 1818.9 | 20.4 | Details |
| 47 | 2019 USSA Championships (Open) | Standard | 2019-12-02 | 2019-12-06 | Sarah Baartman (ESB) | 9 | 1716.1 | 9 | 6 | 1667.8 | -8.6 | Details |
| 48 | 2019 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Blitz | 2019-12-04 | 2019-12-04 | Sarah Baartman (ESB) | 9 | 1716.1 | 9 | 5.5 | 1540.1 | -4.2 | Details |
| 49 | 2019 SALGA KZN Games | Standard | 2019-12-13 | 2019-12-15 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1716.1 | 6 | 4.5 | 1623.7 | -8.3 | Details |
| 50 | 2019 Heritage Open (A) | Standard | 2019-10-05 | 2019-10-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1713.5 | 6 | 3.5 | 1727.9 | 1.8 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Black | 0 |
| White wins | 0 |
| Black wins | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| AOR | 0 |
| Performance | 0 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 41 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Losses | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Black | 22 |
| White wins | 12 |
| Black wins | 13 |
| Score | 29 |
| Percent | 70.7 |
| Dp | 176.2 |
| AOR | 1797.3 |
| Performance | 1973.6 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 444 |
| Wins | 287 |
| Draws | 64 |
| Losses | 93 |
| White | 218 |
| Black | 226 |
| White wins | 148 |
| Black wins | 139 |
| Score | 319 |
| Percent | 71.8 |
| Dp | 185.7 |
| AOR | 1611.8 |
| Performance | 1797.5 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 83 |
| Gender | 81 |
| Age group | 59 |
| Gender/Age | 58 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 3 |
| Gender | 3 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 70 |
| Gender | 68 |
| Age group | 50 |
| Gender/Age | 49 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 3 |
| Gender | 3 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 3 |
| Gender | 3 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 61 |
| Gender | 61 |
| Age group | 41 |
| Gender/Age | 41 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 1 |
| Gender | 1 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 1 |
| Gender | 1 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 102 |
| Gender | 100 |
| Age group | 66 |
| Gender/Age | 64 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 41 |
| Score | 29 |
| Percent | 70.7 |
| Aor | 1797.3 |
| Dp | 176.2 |
| Prat | 1973.6 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 73 |
| Score | 51.5 |
| Percent | 70.5 |
| Aor | 1740.5 |
| Dp | 174.7 |
| Prat | 1915.2 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 444 |
| Score | 319 |
| Percent | 71.8 |
| Aor | 1611.8 |
| Dp | 185.7 |
| Prat | 1797.5 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Ncemu, A (Aviwe) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2019 Ethekwini Open (A) | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Mthembu, P (Prince) | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2019 Ethekwini Youth Trials 2nd (U18+U20) | 2026 Westville Chess Club Rapid Rated Tournament (A) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Danisa, CT (Cyril Thanda) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2022 Umhlanga Rapid (A) | 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Open) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Mthembu, L (Lovers) | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2019 Ethekwini Youth Trials (U20) | 2023 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Ngcongo, N (Nkululeko) | 6 | 4 | 2 | Ussa Chess Championships 2022 (Open) | 2025 Kwadabeka Chess Club Year End Open | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Ncemu, A (Aviwe) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2019 Ethekwini Open (A) | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Mthembu, P (Prince) | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2019 Ethekwini Youth Trials 2nd (U18+U20) | Elite Invitational 2026 | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Zwakala, N (Ntando) | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2018 Mandela 67 Open (A) | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Mbokazi, B (Banele) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2018 KZN Schools Championship (U18 Boys) | 2022 Unizulu Chess Tournament (Open) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Khumalo, KB (Keith Babongile) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2019 South African Junior Team Championships (U20A) | 7th Annual UFH Heritage Open 2024 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Mthembu, P (Prince) | 6 | 1 | 5 | INK Chess Open 2023 | 2026 Westville Chess Club Rapid Rated Tournament (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Ncemu, A (Aviwe) | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2021 KZNCA District Championship (Open) | Human Rights Rapid Chess Tournament 2024 | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Ngcongo, N (Nkululeko) | 4 | 3 | 1 | INK Chess Open 2023 | 2025 Kwadabeka Chess Club Year End Open | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Soojay, J (Jorah) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2019 Ethekwini Club Challenge | Human Rights Rapid Chess Tournament 2024 | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Danisa, CT (Cyril Thanda) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2022 Umhlanga Rapid (A) | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (Adult) | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Khumalo, KB (Keith Babongile) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza (Blitz) | 2023 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Bezuidenhout, LP (Lian Pierre) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2023 USSA Championships (Blitz) | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 3 | Palmer, RN (Reegan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza (Blitz) | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 4 | Mogotsi, T (Thapelo Daniel) | 2 | 2 | 0 | South African Open Chess Championships 2019 (Blitz) | 2019 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Details |