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Ethan Samuels
101033066Cape Town (WCT)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 2070.2 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1570.2 |
| Highest | 2070.2 (2026-02-28) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 48 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1914.7 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2070.2 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1570.2 |
| Highest | 2070.2 (2026-02-28) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 48 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 2091.5 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1591.5 |
| Highest | 2091.5 (2026-02-28) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 46.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 2046.7 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2091.5 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1591.5 |
| Highest | 2091.5 (2026-02-28) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 46.6 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1982.6 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1526.7 |
| Highest | 2026.7 (2024-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 51.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1796.9 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1982.6 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1526.7 |
| Highest | 2026.7 (2024-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 51.1 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1869.9 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1393.8 |
| Highest | 1893.8 (2025-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 61.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1828.2 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1869.9 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1393.8 |
| Highest | 1893.8 (2025-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 61.7 |
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 | COGH 2026 (Championship) | Standard | 2026-01-31 | 2026-02-01 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 2043.6 | 6 | 5 | 2274.2 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | Kraaifontein Open 2025 (Rapid Open) | Rapid | 2025-12-07 | 2025-12-07 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 2047.8 | 6 | 5 | 1898.9 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | Cape Town Chess Federation Club League 2025 (A) | Classical | 2025-07-26 | 2025-09-27 | Cape Town (WCT) | 11 | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 2175.2 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | UCT Open Chess Championship 2025 (Open) | Rapid | 2025-10-12 | 2025-10-12 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1715.3 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | Royal Rapid Challenge 2025 (A) | Rapid | 2025-10-04 | 2025-10-04 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 1999 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | Western Cape Women’s Championship 2025 (Sunday Rapid) | Rapid | 2025-08-10 | 2025-08-10 | West Coast (WCU) | 5 | 2019.5 | 5 | 5 | 1932.3 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | South African Open 2025 (Championship) | Classical | 2025-06-28 | 2025-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 11 | 2013.5 | 11 | 5.5 | 2014 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | South African Open 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 2013.5 | 9 | 6.5 | 2118.7 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | Hermanus Chess Club Open 2025 (Championship) | Rapid | 2025-04-12 | 2025-04-12 | Overberg (WOS) | 7 | 2025.8 | 7 | 3.5 | 1881.5 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | Steinitz Festival 2025 (Open) | Rapid | 2025-03-15 | 2025-03-15 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 2063.6 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | Steinitz Festival 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 1909.4 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | Western Cape Closed 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-09 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 2105.1 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | Cape of Good Hope Open 2025 (Open Rapid) | Rapid | 2025-02-22 | 2025-02-22 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 2007.6 | 7 | 6 | 1858.8 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-01-09 | 2025-01-09 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 2027.8 | 7 | 5.5 | 2178.4 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Masters) | Classical | 2025-01-06 | 2025-01-11 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 2027.8 | 9 | 4 | 1900.1 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | Western Cape Club Championship 2024 (Tier 1) | Standard | 2024-10-25 | 2024-10-27 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 2053.8 | 4 | 3.5 | 1921.6 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | UCT Open Chess Championship 2024 (Open Rapid) | Rapid | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-13 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 2053.8 | 6 | 4 | 1538.7 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | 2024 Moja Chess Extravaganza (Prestige) | Classical | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-29 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 2044.2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1971.4 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | CT League 2024 (A) | Classical | 2024-07-20 | 2024-09-07 | Cape Town (WCT) | 11 | 2044.2 | 10 | 8 | 2072.7 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | Curro Durbanville Chess Rapid Open 2024 (Championship) | Rapid | 2024-07-13 | 2024-07-13 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 2019.8 | 6 | 5 | 2135 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (A) | Classical | 2024-06-29 | 2024-07-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 11 | 2019.8 | 11 | 8 | 2071.3 | 0 | Details |
| 22 | Cape Town Chess Federation Closed Chess Championships 2024 (A) | Classical | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-17 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 2028.2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1982 | 0 | Details |
| 23 | Steinitz Chess Festival 2024 (Championship) | Standard | 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-12 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 2035.5 | 6 | 3.5 | 1979.8 | 0 | Details |
| 24 | Hermanus Chess Club Open 2024 (Championship) | Rapid | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-20 | Overberg (WOS) | 7 | 1998.6 | 7 | 6 | 2378.3 | 0 | Details |
| 25 | Western Cape Inter Region Cup 2024 (Open) | Standard | 2024-03-23 | 2024-03-24 | Overberg (WOS) | 5 | 1976.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 2074.3 | 0 | Details |
| 26 | Western Cape Inter Region Cup 2024 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-22 | Overberg (WOS) | 7 | 1976.5 | 7 | 6 | 2087.5 | 0 | Details |
| 27 | Cape Town Open Rapid Chess Championship 2024 (Open) | Rapid | 2024-03-17 | 2024-03-17 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1976.5 | 6 | 5 | 1905.4 | 0 | Details |
| 28 | Chas Everitt and MHI Attorneys Rapid 2024 (A) | Rapid | 2024-03-09 | 2024-03-09 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1976.5 | 6 | 4 | 2051.5 | 0 | Details |
| 29 | Steinitz Club Team Blitz Championship 2024 | Blitz | 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-15 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1976.8 | 6 | 5 | 1909 | 0 | Details |
| 30 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2024 (Masters) | Classical | 2024-01-03 | 2024-01-07 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 1947.5 | 9 | 6 | 2065.1 | 0 | Details |
| 31 | Kraaifontein Open 2023 (Championship) | Standard | 2023-12-09 | 2023-12-10 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1925 | 5 | 1.5 | 1608.3 | 0 | Details |
| 32 | Chas Everitt and MHI Attorneys Rapid 2023 (A) | Rapid | 2023-11-04 | 2023-11-04 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1926.9 | 6 | 4 | 1894.1 | 0 | Details |
| 33 | Bonnievale Open Rapid 2023 (Championship) | Rapid | 2023-10-21 | 2023-10-21 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1907.5 | 6 | 4.5 | 2120.5 | 0 | Details |
| 34 | WP Club League 2023 (A) | Classical | 2023-07-29 | 2023-09-09 | Cape Town (WCT) | 11 | 1884 | 8 | 7 | 1962.7 | 0 | Details |
| 35 | Western Cape Closed Championship 2023 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2023-09-23 | 2023-09-25 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1884 | 7 | 5 | 1842 | 0 | Details |
| 36 | Curro Durbanville Chess Open Rapid 2023 (Championship) | Rapid | 2023-07-15 | 2023-07-15 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1896.2 | 6 | 3 | 1785.9 | 0 | Details |
| 37 | WP Closed 2023 (A) | Classical | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-18 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1943.2 | 7 | 2 | 1708.9 | 0 | Details |
| 38 | Steinitz Open 2023 (D) | Rapid | 2023-05-27 | 2023-05-27 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1943.8 | 6 | 5 | 1830.6 | 0 | Details |
| 39 | Hermanus Rapid 2023 (A) | Rapid | 2023-04-22 | 2023-04-22 | Overberg (WOS) | 6 | 1926 | 6 | 4 | 2119.3 | 0 | Details |
| 40 | Cape Town Open 2023 (Rapid) | Rapid | 2023-03-26 | 2023-03-26 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1928.3 | 6 | 5.5 | 1746.8 | 0 | Details |
| 41 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2023 (Masters) | Classical | 2023-01-04 | 2023-01-08 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 1955.7 | 9 | 4.5 | 1780.1 | 0 | Details |
| 42 | Cape of Good Hope Open 2023 (Rapid) | Rapid | 2023-01-29 | 2023-01-29 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1955.7 | 6 | 6 | 1942.6 | 0 | Details |
| 43 | 2022 Western Province Club League (Premier) | Classical | 2022-08-20 | 2022-10-01 | Cape Town (WCT) | 11 | 1960 | 11 | 8 | 1911.3 | 0 | Details |
| 44 | South African Open 2022 (Championship) | Classical | 2022-07-09 | 2022-07-17 | Cape Town (WCT) | 11 | 1983.8 | 11 | 7 | 1896.2 | 0 | Details |
| 45 | WP Closed 2022 (A) | Classical | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-16 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1976.3 | 7 | 4.5 | 2075.8 | 0 | Details |
| 46 | Steinitz Individual Rapid 2022 | Rapid | 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-10 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1976.3 | 6 | 3.5 | 1690.5 | 0 | Details |
| 47 | Western Province Open 2022 (Championship) | Standard | 2022-02-25 | 2022-02-27 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1943.4 | 6 | 4.5 | 2150.1 | 0 | Details |
| 48 | Western Cape Closed 2020 (Championship) | Standard | 2021-03-27 | 2021-03-28 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1959.5 | 6 | 3.5 | 1846.2 | 0 | Details |
| 49 | 2020 Western Province Open (Championship) | Standard | 2020-03-07 | 2020-03-08 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1908.5 | 6 | 3.5 | 2112.3 | 0 | Details |
| 50 | 2019 Inter Region Chess Championships | Classical | 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-12 | 4 Knights (4K) | 7 | 1886.8 | 7 | 2.5 | 2124.5 | 0 | 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 | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Black | 3 |
| White wins | 2 |
| Black wins | 2 |
| Score | 5 |
| Percent | 83.3 |
| Dp | 283.3 |
| AOR | 1990.9 |
| Performance | 2274.2 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 542 |
| Wins | 321 |
| Draws | 116 |
| Losses | 105 |
| White | 264 |
| Black | 278 |
| White wins | 170 |
| Black wins | 151 |
| Score | 379 |
| Percent | 69.9 |
| Dp | 169.4 |
| AOR | 1750.3 |
| Performance | 1919.7 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 46 |
| Gender | 45 |
| Age group | 32 |
| Gender/Age | 32 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 14 |
| Gender | 14 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 7 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 13 |
| Gender | 13 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 39 |
| Gender | 39 |
| Age group | 28 |
| Gender/Age | 28 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 13 |
| Gender | 13 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 7 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 12 |
| Gender | 12 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 20 |
| Gender | 20 |
| Age group | 14 |
| Gender/Age | 14 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 10 |
| Gender | 10 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 9 |
| Gender | 9 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 39 |
| Gender | 39 |
| Age group | 28 |
| Gender/Age | 28 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 17 |
| Gender | 17 |
| Age group | 11 |
| Gender/Age | 11 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 12 |
| Gender | 12 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 8 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 6 |
| Score | 5 |
| Percent | 83.3 |
| Aor | 1990.9 |
| Dp | 283.3 |
| Prat | 2274.2 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 86 |
| Score | 63 |
| Percent | 73.3 |
| Aor | 1818.6 |
| Dp | 197.7 |
| Prat | 2016.2 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 542 |
| Score | 379 |
| Percent | 69.9 |
| Aor | 1750.3 |
| Dp | 169.4 |
| Prat | 1919.7 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Braaf, J (Jiraan) | 15 | 9 | 6 | South African Open 2022 (Championship) | COGH 2026 (Championship) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Rogov, M (Matfey) | 12 | 5 | 7 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2023 (Masters) | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Blitz) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Bhawoodien, SH (Shabier Husain) | 10 | 1 | 9 | ACL Chess Festival 2018 (Elite) | Kraaifontein Open 2025 (Rapid Open) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Mnyasta, T (Tezihano) | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2022 Western Province Club League (Premier) | COGH 2026 (Championship) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Palmer, RN (Reegan) | 7 | 4 | 3 | Western Cape Closed 2020 (Championship) | COGH 2026 (Championship) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Braaf, J (Jiraan) | 7 | 3 | 4 | South African Open 2022 (Championship) | COGH 2026 (Championship) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Mnyasta, T (Tezihano) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2022 Western Province Club League (Premier) | COGH 2026 (Championship) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Palmer, RN (Reegan) | 6 | 4 | 2 | Western Cape Closed 2020 (Championship) | COGH 2026 (Championship) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Flores Bartoli, A (Andrew) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2018 Western Province League (Premier) | Western Cape Closed 2025 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Rogov, M (Matfey) | 5 | 2 | 3 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2023 (Masters) | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Masters) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Braaf, J (Jiraan) | 5 | 3 | 2 | Curro Durbanville Chess Open Rapid 2023 (Championship) | Royal Rapid Challenge 2025 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Rogov, M (Matfey) | 5 | 2 | 3 | Hermanus Rapid 2023 (A) | Curro Durbanville Chess Rapid Open 2024 (Championship) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Bhawoodien, SH (Shabier Husain) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Chas Everitt and MHI Attorneys Rapid 2023 (A) | Kraaifontein Open 2025 (Rapid Open) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Schuller, A (Ashley Marlon) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Chas Everitt and MHI Attorneys Rapid 2023 (A) | Royal Rapid Challenge 2025 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Macheka, C (Clayton) | 4 | 4 | 0 | Curro Durbanville Chess Open Rapid 2023 (Championship) | Royal Rapid Challenge 2025 (A) | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Braaf, J (Jiraan) | 3 | 3 | 0 | Western Cape Closed Championship 2023 (Blitz) | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Willenberg, KS (Kenneth Sean) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Blitz) | Steinitz Festival 2025 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 3 | Rogov, T (Timofey) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Blitz) | Steinitz Festival 2025 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 4 | Rogov, M (Matfey) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Western Cape Closed Championship 2023 (Blitz) | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 5 | Aguirre, B (Bryan) | 2 | 2 | 0 | WP Team Blitz 2018 (A) | 2019 Cape Town Classic Chess Festival (Blitz) | Details |