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Talifhani Ndwambi
102069694Sedibeng (GSV)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1829.7 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1359.1 |
| Highest | 1859.1 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 65 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1627.5 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1829.7 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1359.1 |
| Highest | 1859.1 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 64.8 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1843.2 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1371.7 |
| Highest | 1871.7 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 63.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1754.6 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1843.2 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1371.7 |
| Highest | 1871.7 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 63.7 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1633.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1133.9 |
| Highest | 1633.9 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 89.4 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1607.4 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1633.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1133.9 |
| Highest | 1633.9 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 89.4 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1464.5 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 964.5 |
| Highest | 1472.6 (2026-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112.4 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1650.3 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1464.5 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 964.5 |
| Highest | 1472.6 (2026-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112.4 |
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 | Gauteng Intervarsity Chess Tournament 2026 | Rapid | 2026-08-22 | 2026-08-22 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1829.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 1552 | -10.7 | Details |
| 2 | South African Open Championship 2026 (Championship) | Classical | 2026-06-28 | 2026-07-05 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 1793.3 | 9 | 5 | 1984.1 | 47.1 | Details |
| 3 | Elise Steenkamp 2026 (King) | Standard | 2026-06-13 | 2026-06-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 1852.5 | 7 | 2 | 1526.9 | -59.2 | Details |
| 4 | Lejweleputswa Chess Open Chess Tournament 2026 (Open) | Standard | 2026-05-30 | 2026-05-30 | Lejweleputswa (FLW) | 5 | 1852.5 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | 2026 Centurion Mall Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-17 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1859.1 | 5 | 2.5 | 1771.6 | -12.4 | Details |
| 6 | Checkmate for Change Rapid 2026 (E) | Rapid | 2026-05-02 | 2026-05-02 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1859.1 | 5 | 4.5 | 1882.9 | 5.8 | Details |
| 7 | 3rd KHELO INDIA - LCA Chess Tournament 2026 (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-19 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1829.7 | 5 | 3 | 2040.7 | 23.7 | Details |
| 8 | Hoerskool Drie Riviere Chess Open 07 March 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-03-07 | 2026-03-07 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1802.9 | 5 | 4.5 | 2023.9 | 26.9 | Details |
| 9 | USSA Chess Championships 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-03 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1814.1 | 9 | 6 | 1871.8 | 2.1 | Details |
| 10 | Gauteng Inter-Region at Emerald Resort 2025 (Adults+Seniors) | Standard | 2025-12-06 | 2025-12-07 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1814.1 | 5 | 3 | 1680.6 | -11.1 | Details |
| 11 | Chess-in-the-Vaal Academy Blitz Open 25 Oct 2025 (A) | Blitz | 2025-10-25 | 2025-10-25 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 7 | 1811.7 | 7 | 6 | 1946.5 | 5.8 | Details |
| 12 | Checkmate for Change Rapid 11 Oct 2025 (A) | Rapid | 2025-10-11 | 2025-10-11 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1811.7 | 4 | 2 | 1546.7 | -7.8 | Details |
| 13 | Khelo India - Lonehill Chess Academy - 2nd Annual Chess Tournament 2025 (Prestige) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1811.7 | 5 | 2 | 1860.5 | 3.8 | Details |
| 14 | 2025 Alekhine Open (A) | Standard | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-07 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1834.3 | 3 | 1 | 1561.5 | -18.8 | Details |
| 15 | Eureka Chess Open 26 July 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-07-26 | 2025-07-26 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1759.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1711.7 | -4.6 | Details |
| 16 | Evaton International Chess Day Rapid 19 July 2025 (A) | Rapid | 2025-07-19 | 2025-07-19 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 6 | 1759.6 | 5 | 4 | 2023.5 | 18.2 | Details |
| 17 | South African Open 2025 (B) | Classical | 2025-06-28 | 2025-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 11 | 1759.6 | 11 | 9 | 1951.5 | 50.8 | Details |
| 18 | HS Driehoek Chess Open 2025 (A+B) | Standard | 2025-06-14 | 2025-06-14 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1741.6 | 5 | 4 | 1807.7 | 7.6 | Details |
| 19 | Vaal Chess Club Blitz Open 31 May 2025 (A) | Blitz | 2025-05-31 | 2025-05-31 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 7 | 1741.6 | 7 | 6.5 | 1905.6 | 7.4 | Details |
| 20 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (B) | Classical | 2025-04-26 | 2025-05-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1755.9 | 9 | 4.5 | 1690.1 | -10.8 | Details |
| 21 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1755.9 | 7 | 4 | 1685.1 | -1.2 | Details |
| 22 | Destinata Rapid Open 025 (Prestige) | Rapid | 2025-03-15 | 2025-03-15 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 6 | 1725.6 | 6 | 5.5 | 1973.3 | 25.2 | Details |
| 23 | Hoerskool Drie Riviere Open 08 March 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-08 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1725.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 24 | Laer Volkskool Open 15 Feb 2025 (A+B) | Standard | 2025-02-15 | 2025-02-15 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1737.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 1714.3 | -1.3 | Details |
| 25 | Afrikaans High School Open 08 Feb 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-02-08 | 2025-02-08 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1737.3 | 4 | 3 | 1582.6 | -8.5 | Details |
| 26 | USSA Chess Championships 2024 (Open) | Classical | 2024-11-29 | 2024-12-03 | Tshwane (GTP) | 9 | 1805.4 | 9 | 5 | 1508 | -57.6 | Details |
| 27 | USSA Chess Championships 2024 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2024-12-01 | 2024-12-01 | Tshwane (GTP) | 9 | 1805.4 | 9 | 5 | 1820.6 | 0.9 | Details |
| 28 | Queens Gambit Chess Open 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-11-23 | 2024-11-23 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1846.9 | 5 | 4 | 1868.2 | 3.8 | Details |
| 29 | Laerskool Midvaal Rapid 16 Nov 2024 (Prestige) | Rapid | 2024-11-16 | 2024-11-16 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1846.9 | 5 | 2.5 | 1689.5 | -10.5 | Details |
| 30 | Evaton #Bossoya Chess Rapid 09 Nov 2024 (A) | Rapid | 2024-11-09 | 2024-11-09 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 6 | 1846.9 | 6 | 2 | 1516.5 | -28.1 | Details |
| 31 | NWU Vaal Chess Open 12 Oct 2024 (A+B) | Standard | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-12 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1824.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 1904.3 | 9.1 | Details |
| 32 | 2024 Moja Chess Extravaganza (B) | Classical | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-29 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1641.1 | 9 | 7 | 1883.8 | 50.4 | Details |
| 33 | Kings Gambit Chess Open 14 Sept 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-09-14 | 2024-09-14 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1641.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1867.9 | 22.2 | Details |
| 34 | JCC Khelo India 1st Annual Chess Tournament 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-08-31 | 2024-08-31 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1641.1 | 5 | 4 | 1869 | 21.7 | Details |
| 35 | 2024 Alekhine Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-10 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1635.8 | 5 | 3 | 1675.4 | 3.8 | Details |
| 36 | Eureka Open 27 July 2024 (B) | Standard | 2024-07-27 | 2024-07-27 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1582.3 | 4 | 2.5 | 1730.8 | 11.8 | Details |
| 37 | Evaton Primary Open 20 July 2024 (B) | Rapid | 2024-07-20 | 2024-07-20 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1582.3 | 5 | 5 | 1765.8 | 12.9 | Details |
| 38 | Midvaal Winter Classic 13 July 2024 (A) | Rapid | 2024-07-13 | 2024-07-13 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 7 | 1582.3 | 7 | 5 | 1753.8 | 13.7 | Details |
| 39 | Gauteng Cup 2nd Edition 2024 | Standard | 2024-05-18 | 2024-05-18 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1614.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1362.9 | -23.1 | Details |
| 40 | NG Kerk Vanderbijlpark Suid 2024 (A+B) | Standard | 2024-02-24 | 2024-02-24 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1588 | 5 | 4 | 1745.3 | 16.7 | Details |
| 41 | 2023 USSA Championships (Open) | Classical | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-08 | Ethekwini (KED) | 9 | 1483.7 | 9 | 6.5 | 1786.8 | 64.8 | Details |
| 42 | 2023 Gauteng Noord (B) | Standard | 2023-10-14 | 2023-10-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1443.7 | 5 | 4 | 1661.1 | 24.8 | Details |
| 43 | 2023 Centurion Chess Open (B) | Standard | 2023-09-23 | 2023-09-23 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1465.2 | 5 | 2 | 1322.1 | -13.3 | Details |
| 44 | Eureka Open 2023 (C) | Standard | 2023-07-29 | 2023-07-29 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1481.9 | 5 | 3 | 1365.6 | -10.5 | Details |
| 45 | VaalPark Primary Open Chess 2023 (A) | Rapid | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-16 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1451.8 | 5 | 4 | 1659.4 | 18.8 | Details |
| 46 | Kings & Queens Chess 21 January 2023 (A) | Rapid | 2023-01-21 | 2023-01-21 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1419.1 | 4 | 4 | 1764 | 20.4 | Details |
| 47 | Ussa Chess Championships 2022 (Open) | Classical | 2022-12-05 | 2022-12-09 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1354.7 | 9 | 5.5 | 1528.7 | 35.8 | Details |
| 48 | Eureka Open 2022 (D) | Standard | 2022-07-30 | 2022-07-30 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1296.7 | 5 | 5 | 1617 | 32 | Details |
| 49 | Mangaung Metro Chess 22 January 2022 (A) | Rapid | 2022-01-22 | 2022-01-22 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1251.1 | 5 | 4 | 1587.6 | 25.3 | Details |
| 50 | Free State Open Tournament 2019 (C) | Standard | 2019-08-30 | 2019-08-31 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 4 | 1454.1 | 25.6 | 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 | 20 |
| Draws | 10 |
| Losses | 11 |
| White | 20 |
| Black | 21 |
| White wins | 11 |
| Black wins | 9 |
| Score | 25 |
| Percent | 61 |
| Dp | 93.3 |
| AOR | 1733.6 |
| Performance | 1826.8 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 284 |
| Wins | 175 |
| Draws | 34 |
| Losses | 75 |
| White | 141 |
| Black | 143 |
| White wins | 93 |
| Black wins | 82 |
| Score | 192 |
| Percent | 67.6 |
| Dp | 149.6 |
| AOR | 1591.2 |
| Performance | 1740.8 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 218 |
| Gender | 205 |
| Age group | 144 |
| Gender/Age | 136 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 82 |
| Gender | 77 |
| Age group | 52 |
| Gender/Age | 49 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 7 |
| Gender | 6 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 193 |
| Gender | 182 |
| Age group | 125 |
| Gender/Age | 120 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 76 |
| Gender | 72 |
| Age group | 45 |
| Gender/Age | 44 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 146 |
| Gender | 141 |
| Age group | 75 |
| Gender/Age | 74 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 34 |
| Gender | 32 |
| Age group | 21 |
| Gender/Age | 21 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 177 |
| Gender | 174 |
| Age group | 104 |
| Gender/Age | 102 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 55 |
| Gender | 54 |
| Age group | 31 |
| Gender/Age | 31 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 3 |
| Gender | 3 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 41 |
| Score | 25 |
| Percent | 61 |
| Aor | 1733.6 |
| Dp | 93.3 |
| Prat | 1826.8 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 55 |
| Score | 34 |
| Percent | 61.8 |
| Aor | 1720.4 |
| Dp | 100.5 |
| Prat | 1820.9 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 284 |
| Score | 192 |
| Percent | 67.6 |
| Aor | 1591.2 |
| Dp | 149.6 |
| Prat | 1740.8 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Raspor, G (Gregor) | 7 | 6 | 1 | Vaal Chess Club Blitz Open 31 May 2025 (A) | Checkmate for Change Rapid 2026 (E) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Mittermaier, G (Gunther) | 6 | 0 | 6 | NWU Vaal Chess Open 12 Oct 2024 (A+B) | Hoerskool Drie Riviere Chess Open 07 March 2026 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Sidumo, A (Anga) | 5 | 3 | 2 | Ussa Chess Championships 2022 (Open) | 2025 Alekhine Open (A) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Ngobeni, N (Njabulo) | 4 | 4 | 0 | Laer Volkskool Open 15 Feb 2025 (A+B) | Checkmate for Change Rapid 2026 (E) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Chibase, N (Nkosana) | 4 | 3 | 1 | VaalPark Primary Open Chess 2023 (A) | Destinata Rapid Open 025 (Prestige) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Sidumo, A (Anga) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Ussa Chess Championships 2022 (Open) | 2025 Alekhine Open (A) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Fouche, H (Heinrich) | 3 | 2 | 1 | NWU Vaal Chess Open 12 Oct 2024 (A+B) | Eureka Chess Open 26 July 2025 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Lukhwareni, NR (Nkhumbuleni Richard) | 3 | 1 | 2 | JCC Khelo India 1st Annual Chess Tournament 2024 (A) | Eureka Chess Open 26 July 2025 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Mittermaier, G (Gunther) | 3 | 0 | 3 | NWU Vaal Chess Open 12 Oct 2024 (A+B) | Hoerskool Drie Riviere Chess Open 07 March 2026 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Raspor, G (Gregor) | 2 | 2 | 0 | HS Driehoek Chess Open 2025 (A+B) | Hoerskool Drie Riviere Chess Open 07 March 2026 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Buba, V (Vukile) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Evaton #Bossoya Chess Rapid 09 Nov 2024 (A) | Evaton International Chess Day Rapid 19 July 2025 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Raspor, G (Gregor) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Evaton International Chess Day Rapid 19 July 2025 (A) | Checkmate for Change Rapid 2026 (E) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Mittermaier, G (Gunther) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Laerskool Midvaal Rapid 16 Nov 2024 (Prestige) | Evaton International Chess Day Rapid 19 July 2025 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Smit, A (Albert) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Mangaung Metro Chess 22 January 2022 (A) | Kings & Queens Chess 21 January 2023 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Ngobeni, N (Njabulo) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Evaton International Chess Day Rapid 19 July 2025 (A) | Checkmate for Change Rapid 2026 (E) | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Mbedza, R (Richard) | 2 | 2 | 0 | USSA Chess Championships 2024 (Blitz) | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Van Eyssen, AJ (Arend) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Vaal Chess Club Blitz Open 31 May 2025 (A) | Chess-in-the-Vaal Academy Blitz Open 25 Oct 2025 (A) | Details |
| Blitz | 3 | Rakgabale, M (Mahlatse) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vaal Chess Club Blitz Open 31 May 2025 (A) | USSA Chess Championships 2025 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 4 | Raspor, G (Gregor) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Vaal Chess Club Blitz Open 31 May 2025 (A) | Chess-in-the-Vaal Academy Blitz Open 25 Oct 2025 (A) | Details |