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James Dinham
103007373Bojanala Platina (NBR)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 2130.6 |
| K-factor | 16 |
| Floor | 1704.9 |
| Highest | 2204.9 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 40 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1948.2 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2130.6 |
| K-factor | 16 |
| Floor | 1704.9 |
| Highest | 2204.9 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 39.6 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 2133.9 |
| K-factor | 16 |
| Floor | 1715.4 |
| Highest | 2215.4 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 39 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 2000.4 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2133.9 |
| K-factor | 16 |
| Floor | 1715.4 |
| Highest | 2215.4 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 39 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 2048.6 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1548.6 |
| Highest | 2048.6 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 49.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 2092.6 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2048.6 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1548.6 |
| Highest | 2048.6 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 49.5 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 2069.4 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1576.9 |
| Highest | 2076.9 (2026-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 47.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 2020.8 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2069.4 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1576.9 |
| Highest | 2076.9 (2026-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 47.5 |
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 | Ekurhuleni 3rd Trials 2026 (B) | Standard | 2026-07-25 | 2026-07-25 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2130.6 | 5 | 3 | 1809.3 | -16.9 | Details |
| 2 | Western Cape Women's Championship 2026 (Advanced) | Classical | 2026-08-07 | 2026-08-10 | West Coast (WCU) | 6 | 2130.6 | 6 | 4.5 | 2136.1 | -0.5 | Details |
| 3 | Rustique Chess Challenge 2026 (Rapid Platinum) | Rapid | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | Nkangala (MNW) | 5 | 2130.6 | 4 | 2.5 | 2143.7 | 0.1 | Details |
| 4 | Rustique Chess Challenge 2026 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | Nkangala (MNW) | 7 | 2130.6 | 7 | 6 | 1993.7 | 0.3 | Details |
| 5 | South African Open Championship 2026 (Championship) | Classical | 2026-06-28 | 2026-07-05 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 2170.5 | 9 | 5 | 2039.5 | -20.9 | Details |
| 6 | 2026 African Individual Blitz Chess Championships | Blitz | 2026-06-26 | 2026-06-26 | Botswana (BOT) | 9 | 2200.8 | 9 | 5 | 2126.9 | -2.1 | Details |
| 7 | 2026 African Individual Chess Championships | Classical | 2026-06-19 | 2026-06-25 | Botswana (BOT) | 9 | 2200.8 | 9 | 5 | 2261.2 | 9.5 | Details |
| 8 | Elise Steenkamp 2026 (King) | Standard | 2026-06-13 | 2026-06-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 2200.8 | 5 | 2 | 1918.5 | -25.4 | Details |
| 9 | JMC Helpmekaar 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-05-31 | 2026-05-31 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2200.8 | 5 | 3 | 2026.8 | -12.4 | Details |
| 10 | Metamorph Grandmaster Challenge 2026 (Prestige) | Rapid | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-16 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2191.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 2169.6 | -1 | Details |
| 11 | UWC Chess Club Open Rapid 2026 (A) | Rapid | 2026-05-02 | 2026-05-02 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 2191.6 | 6 | 6 | 2312.8 | 7.8 | Details |
| 12 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2026 (Prestige) | Classical | 2026-04-25 | 2026-04-30 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 2191.6 | 8 | 4.5 | 2211.1 | 3 | Details |
| 13 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2026 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2026-04-27 | 2026-04-27 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 2191.6 | 9 | 7 | 2134.5 | -0.6 | Details |
| 14 | 3rd KHELO INDIA - LCA Chess Tournament 2026 (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-19 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2204.9 | 5 | 3 | 2078.5 | -9.1 | Details |
| 15 | 3rd KHELO INDIA - LCA Chess Tournament 2026 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-18 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 2204.9 | 7 | 4.5 | 2116.6 | -1.5 | Details |
| 16 | Eastern Cape Open 2026 (Open) | Standard | 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-12 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 2204.9 | 7 | 5.5 | 2083.4 | -2.7 | Details |
| 17 | 2026 Lubowski Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-22 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2163.7 | 5 | 4.5 | 2178.4 | 4.4 | Details |
| 18 | Chess Power House Boksburg Open 2026 (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2163.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 2250.1 | 7.8 | Details |
| 19 | 2026 Silver Lakes Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2026-03-07 | 2026-03-07 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2163.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 2016.6 | -10.9 | Details |
| 20 | 2026 South African Closed Chess Championships (Open) | Classical | 2026-02-21 | 2026-03-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 11 | 2163.7 | 11 | 6.5 | 2352.8 | 47.8 | Details |
| 21 | MCA Tshwane Welcome 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-01-24 | 2026-01-24 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2166.2 | 5 | 4.5 | 2272.8 | 5.5 | Details |
| 22 | 2026 JMC Kick off Tournament (A) | Standard | 2026-02-01 | 2026-02-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2166.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 2041.8 | -12 | Details |
| 23 | FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 | Blitz | 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-30 | FIDE (FID) | 19 | 2162.2 | 19 | 7 | 2161.4 | 0.2 | Details |
| 24 | FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025 | Rapid | 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-28 | FIDE (FID) | 13 | 2162.2 | 13 | 3.5 | 2230.2 | 10.3 | Details |
| 25 | USSA Chess Championships 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-03 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 2162.2 | 9 | 6 | 1932.2 | -6.5 | Details |
| 26 | Khelo India - Lonehill Chess Academy - 2nd Annual Chess Tournament 2025 (Prestige) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2166 | 5 | 3.5 | 2118.1 | -3.5 | Details |
| 27 | Chess Power House Aug Open 2025 (Prestige) | Standard | 2025-08-16 | 2025-08-16 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2176.7 | 5 | 3 | 2028.6 | -10.8 | Details |
| 28 | MCA Winter Chill Classic 2025 (Expert) | Standard | 2025-07-19 | 2025-07-19 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2133.6 | 5 | 4 | 2120.1 | -0.3 | Details |
| 29 | South African Open 2025 (Championship) | Classical | 2025-06-28 | 2025-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 11 | 2133.6 | 11 | 8.5 | 2318.9 | 47.2 | Details |
| 30 | South African Open 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 2133.6 | 9 | 7 | 1984.5 | -3.8 | Details |
| 31 | 2025 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament (King) | Standard | 2025-06-14 | 2025-06-16 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 2130.2 | 7 | 5.5 | 2163.4 | 6.4 | Details |
| 32 | 2025 JMCA Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2025-06-07 | 2025-06-07 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2130.2 | 5 | 3 | 1997.9 | -10.1 | Details |
| 33 | JMC Helpmekaar 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-06-01 | 2025-06-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2130.2 | 5 | 4 | 2173.8 | 7 | Details |
| 34 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-05-24 | 2025-05-24 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2006.8 | 4 | 4 | 2346 | 26.6 | Details |
| 35 | Mzansi Africa Classic 2025 (Expert) | Standard | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-17 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2006.8 | 5 | 3 | 2039.9 | 2.7 | Details |
| 36 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Prestige) | Classical | 2025-04-26 | 2025-05-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 2006.8 | 8 | 4 | 2147 | 26.2 | Details |
| 37 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 2006.8 | 7 | 5 | 2153 | 5.5 | Details |
| 38 | JMC Crawford Sandton 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-05-10 | 2025-05-10 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2006.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 2063.1 | 6.3 | Details |
| 39 | 2025 Silver Lakes Chess Club Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2025-05-03 | 2025-05-03 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2006.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 1955 | -4.1 | Details |
| 40 | MCA Summer March 2025 (Expert) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-08 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2003.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 1881.7 | -12.4 | Details |
| 41 | JMC Crawford Ruimsig 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2003.5 | 5 | 3 | 1919.3 | -8.8 | Details |
| 42 | JMC Rapid The Bridge School 2025 (Open) | Rapid | 2025-02-23 | 2025-02-23 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 2001.2 | 7 | 5.5 | 1985.1 | -2.1 | Details |
| 43 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-01-09 | 2025-01-09 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 2018.9 | 7 | 5 | 2157 | 5.4 | Details |
| 44 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Masters) | Classical | 2025-01-06 | 2025-01-11 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 2018.9 | 9 | 5 | 1857.1 | -33 | Details |
| 45 | 2025 Kraaifontein Open Chess Championships (Championship) | Standard | 2025-01-04 | 2025-01-05 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 2018.9 | 5 | 3.5 | 2018.4 | 0.9 | Details |
| 46 | USSA Chess Championships 2024 (Open) | Classical | 2024-11-29 | 2024-12-03 | Tshwane (GTP) | 9 | 2023.1 | 9 | 7.5 | 1924.7 | -2.8 | Details |
| 47 | USSA Chess Championships 2024 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2024-12-01 | 2024-12-01 | Tshwane (GTP) | 9 | 2023.1 | 9 | 7 | 1865.4 | -1.4 | Details |
| 48 | Morris Club Championship 2024 | Standard | 2024-07-26 | 2024-07-27 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 2012.9 | 5 | 5 | 2038 | 10.2 | Details |
| 49 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (A) | Classical | 2024-06-29 | 2024-07-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 11 | 2011.4 | 11 | 6.5 | 2002.6 | -0.4 | Details |
| 50 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2024-07-04 | 2024-07-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 11 | 2011.4 | 11 | 7.5 | 2033.2 | 1.9 | 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 | 142 |
| Wins | 80 |
| Draws | 32 |
| Losses | 30 |
| White | 74 |
| Black | 68 |
| White wins | 41 |
| Black wins | 39 |
| Score | 96 |
| Percent | 67.6 |
| Dp | 149.6 |
| AOR | 1984.6 |
| Performance | 2134.3 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 864 |
| Wins | 495 |
| Draws | 145 |
| Losses | 224 |
| White | 437 |
| Black | 427 |
| White wins | 253 |
| Black wins | 242 |
| Score | 567.5 |
| Percent | 65.7 |
| Dp | 133.3 |
| AOR | 1765.6 |
| Performance | 1898.9 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 33 |
| Gender | 33 |
| Age group | 25 |
| Gender/Age | 25 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 30 |
| Gender | 30 |
| Age group | 21 |
| Gender/Age | 21 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 13 |
| Gender | 13 |
| Age group | 10 |
| Gender/Age | 10 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Gender | 14 |
| Age group | 9 |
| Gender/Age | 9 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 142 |
| Score | 96 |
| Percent | 67.6 |
| Aor | 1984.6 |
| Dp | 149.6 |
| Prat | 2134.3 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 188 |
| Score | 116 |
| Percent | 61.7 |
| Aor | 2034.1 |
| Dp | 99.5 |
| Prat | 2133.5 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 864 |
| Score | 567.5 |
| Percent | 65.7 |
| Aor | 1765.6 |
| Dp | 133.3 |
| Prat | 1898.9 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Mhango, BF (Banele) | 24 | 13 | 11 | South African Junior Blitz 2017 Championships (A) | Rustique Chess Challenge 2026 (Rapid Platinum) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Oatlhotse, P (Providence) | 11 | 4 | 7 | Ekurhuleni Chess Chessa Open 2021 (Elite) | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2026 (Blitz) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Khumalo, KB (Keith Babongile) | 10 | 5 | 5 | Springs Chess Club Open 2020 (A) | 2025 JMCA Open Chess Tournament (A) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Egeonu, C (Chigozie) | 10 | 4 | 6 | JMC Rapid The Bridge School 2025 (Open) | Elise Steenkamp 2026 (King) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Mabusela, JM (Johannes Manyedi) | 9 | 3 | 6 | Primrose Chess Club Open 2019 (A) | 2025 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament (King) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Mhango, BF (Banele) | 16 | 9 | 7 | 2018 South African Junior Closed Chess Championships (U16 Open) | Eastern Cape Open 2026 (Open) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Egeonu, C (Chigozie) | 8 | 4 | 4 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (A) | Elise Steenkamp 2026 (King) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Oatlhotse, P (Providence) | 8 | 4 | 4 | Ekurhuleni Chess Chessa Open 2021 (Elite) | South African Open 2025 (Championship) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Smit, D (Devon) | 8 | 5 | 3 | Dalpark Open 2018 (A) | USSA Chess Championships 2024 (Open) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Mabusela, JM (Johannes Manyedi) | 8 | 3 | 5 | Primrose Chess Club Open 2019 (A) | 2025 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament (King) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Mhango, BF (Banele) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Mzansi Rapid 2023 (Advanced) | Rustique Chess Challenge 2026 (Rapid Platinum) | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Mhango, BF (Banele) | 6 | 2 | 4 | South African Junior Blitz 2017 Championships (A) | Rustique Chess Challenge 2026 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Khumalo, KB (Keith Babongile) | 3 | 1 | 2 | South African Open 2022 (Blitz) | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 3 | Oatlhotse, P (Providence) | 3 | 0 | 3 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (Blitz) | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2026 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 4 | Bezuidenhout, LP (Lian Pierre) | 3 | 2 | 1 | South African Open 2022 (Blitz) | South African Open 2025 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 5 | Maliga, N (Norman) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Mzansi Open Blitz 2023 | 3rd KHELO INDIA - LCA Chess Tournament 2026 (Blitz) | Details |