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Nkululeko Ngcongo
1010136226Ethekwini (KED)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1729.4 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1229.4 |
| Highest | 1729.4 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 78 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1663.2 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1729.4 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1229.4 |
| Highest | 1729.4 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 78 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1693.1 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1193.1 |
| Highest | 1693.1 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 82.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1596.2 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1693.1 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1193.1 |
| Highest | 1693.1 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 82.1 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1588.8 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1088.8 |
| Highest | 1588.8 (2026-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 95.3 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1621.6 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1588.8 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1088.8 |
| Highest | 1588.8 (2026-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 95.3 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1258.4 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 758.4 |
| Highest | 1416 (2023-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 121.9 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1258.4 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 758.4 |
| Highest | 1416 (2023-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 121.9 |
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 Umhlanga CC (Open) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1700.8 | 6 | 4.5 | 1867.2 | 28.6 | Details |
| 2 | 2025 TOPTD 11th Annual Chess Tournament | Rapid | 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-26 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1685.1 | 6 | 5 | 1824 | 11.1 | Details |
| 3 | 2025 Kwadabeka Chess Club Year End Open | Rapid | 2025-11-29 | 2025-11-29 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1677.9 | 6 | 4.5 | 1710.2 | 5.2 | Details |
| 4 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (Adult) | Rapid | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1642.1 | 6 | 5 | 1944.3 | 25.6 | Details |
| 5 | South African Open 2025 (B) | Classical | 2025-06-28 | 2025-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 11 | 1629 | 11 | 7.5 | 1667.1 | 9.4 | Details |
| 6 | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1571.3 | 7 | 4 | 1827.2 | 36 | Details |
| 7 | 2025 Ethekwini Open (A) | Standard | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1552.6 | 6 | 4 | 1682 | 11.8 | Details |
| 8 | 2024 TOPTD 10th Annual Chess Tournament | Rapid | 2024-12-26 | 2024-12-26 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1546.9 | 5 | 3 | 1595.5 | 3.6 | Details |
| 9 | 2024 Moja Chess Extravaganza (B) | Classical | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-29 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1556.8 | 9 | 5 | 1531.8 | -6.2 | Details |
| 10 | UKZN Inter Campus Chess Tournament 2024 | Rapid | 2024-08-17 | 2024-08-17 | Ethekwini (KED) | 9 | 1534.4 | 9 | 8.5 | 1669 | 14.1 | Details |
| 11 | Youth Day Celebration Rapid 2024 (A) | Rapid | 2024-06-15 | 2024-06-15 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1529.9 | 6 | 4 | 1565.9 | 2.8 | Details |
| 12 | Murchison Chess Club Open 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-05-04 | 2024-05-04 | Ugu (KUG) | 5 | 1499.1 | 5 | 5 | 1701.1 | 19.3 | Details |
| 13 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (A) | Standard | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-21 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1485.6 | 6 | 4 | 1581.7 | 8.5 | Details |
| 14 | Human Rights Rapid Chess Tournament 2024 | Rapid | 2024-03-16 | 2024-03-16 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1475.8 | 7 | 4.5 | 1538.1 | 6.2 | Details |
| 15 | 2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza (B) | Classical | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-04 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1514.3 | 9 | 5 | 1469.7 | -8.4 | Details |
| 16 | 2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza (Blitz) | Blitz | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-03 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 7 | 1514.3 | 7 | 4 | 1690 | 5 | Details |
| 17 | 2023 UCC Durban Open (A) | Standard | 2023-10-28 | 2023-10-29 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1514.3 | 6 | 2.5 | 1297.2 | -25.9 | Details |
| 18 | 2023 Heritage Day Open (A) | Standard | 2023-09-23 | 2023-09-24 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1460.2 | 5 | 4 | 1792.2 | 33.9 | Details |
| 19 | INK Chess Open 2023 | Rapid | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-21 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1464.1 | 5 | 3 | 1227.7 | -2.4 | Details |
| 20 | 2023 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2023-04-29 | 2023-04-30 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1371.6 | 7 | 6 | 1679.2 | 40.5 | Details |
| 21 | 2023 La Lucia Rapid (A) | Rapid | 2023-01-21 | 2023-01-21 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1342.4 | 6 | 4 | 1561.8 | 16.4 | Details |
| 22 | Ussa Chess Championships 2022 (Open) | Classical | 2022-12-05 | 2022-12-09 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1307.5 | 8 | 4.5 | 1424.5 | 19.2 | Details |
| 23 | 2022 Heritage Day Open (A) | Standard | 2022-09-24 | 2022-09-25 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1237.4 | 6 | 4 | 1584.2 | 38.9 | Details |
| 24 | 2022 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2022-04-30 | 2022-05-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1224.2 | 5 | 2 | 1306.4 | 7.3 | Details |
| 25 | Umhlanga Rapid 2021 (A) | Rapid | 2021-12-04 | 2021-12-04 | iLembe (KIK) | 6 | 1200 | 6 | 3.5 | 1360 | 12.2 | 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 | 6 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Black | 3 |
| White wins | 3 |
| Black wins | 1 |
| Score | 4.5 |
| Percent | 75 |
| Dp | 212.5 |
| AOR | 1654.7 |
| Performance | 1867.2 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 165 |
| Wins | 100 |
| Draws | 22 |
| Losses | 43 |
| White | 83 |
| Black | 82 |
| White wins | 55 |
| Black wins | 45 |
| Score | 111 |
| Percent | 67.3 |
| Dp | 146.8 |
| AOR | 1458.6 |
| Performance | 1605.4 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 443 |
| Gender | 416 |
| Age group | 260 |
| Gender/Age | 246 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 21 |
| Gender | 21 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 8 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 18 |
| Gender | 18 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 7 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 555 |
| Gender | 520 |
| Age group | 296 |
| Gender/Age | 282 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 24 |
| Gender | 24 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 8 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 21 |
| Gender | 21 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 7 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 188 |
| Gender | 181 |
| Age group | 87 |
| Gender/Age | 86 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 15 |
| Gender | 15 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 14 |
| Gender | 14 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | -1 |
| Gender | -1 |
| Age group | -1 |
| Gender/Age | -1 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | -1 |
| Gender | -1 |
| Age group | -1 |
| Gender/Age | -1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | -1 |
| Gender | -1 |
| Age group | -1 |
| Gender/Age | -1 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 6 |
| Score | 4.5 |
| Percent | 75 |
| Aor | 1654.7 |
| Dp | 212.5 |
| Prat | 1867.2 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 24 |
| Score | 19 |
| Percent | 79.2 |
| Aor | 1588.5 |
| Dp | 247.9 |
| Prat | 1836.4 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 165 |
| Score | 111 |
| Percent | 67.3 |
| Aor | 1458.6 |
| Dp | 146.8 |
| Prat | 1605.4 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Ngcongo, M (Minenhle) | 6 | 2 | 4 | Ussa Chess Championships 2022 (Open) | 2025 Kwadabeka Chess Club Year End Open | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Danisa, CT (Cyril Thanda) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2022 Heritage Day Open (A) | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (Adult) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Ncemu, A (Aviwe) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2022 Heritage Day Open (A) | 2026 Umhlanga CC (Open) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Subke, JJ (Jason James) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2025 KZN Open (A) | 2026 Umhlanga CC (Open) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Gilmore, K (Keagan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (A) | 2025 Ethekwini Open (A) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Ncemu, A (Aviwe) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2022 Heritage Day Open (A) | 2026 Umhlanga CC (Open) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Molusi, K (Katlego) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2024 Moja Chess Extravaganza (B) | South African Open 2025 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Danisa, CT (Cyril Thanda) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2022 Heritage Day Open (A) | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Ngcongo, M (Minenhle) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Ussa Chess Championships 2022 (Open) | 2023 UCC Durban Open (A) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Gilmore, K (Keagan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (A) | 2025 Ethekwini Open (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Ngcongo, M (Minenhle) | 4 | 1 | 3 | INK Chess Open 2023 | 2025 Kwadabeka Chess Club Year End Open | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Danisa, CT (Cyril Thanda) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Youth Day Celebration Rapid 2024 (A) | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (Adult) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Sibiya, C (Cebolenkosi) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Umhlanga Rapid 2021 (A) | 2024 TOPTD 10th Annual Chess Tournament | Details |