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Thato Mphela
1040144916Ekurhuleni (GE)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1717.5 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1238.2 |
| Highest | 1738.2 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 77 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 3 |
| We | 2.78 |
| SWe | 0.21 |
| Temp +/- | 5.8 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1702.4 |
| Final +/- | +5.8 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1723.2 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1238.2 |
| Highest | 1738.2 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 77 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1712.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1241.1 |
| Highest | 1741.1 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 76.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 3 |
| We | 2.75 |
| SWe | 0.25 |
| Temp +/- | 7 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1702.4 |
| Final +/- | +7 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1719.7 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1241.1 |
| Highest | 1741.1 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 76.7 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1200 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2018-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 165.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1200 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2018-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 165.8 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1200 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2018-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 165.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1200 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2018-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 165.8 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Knights Watch Winter Classic 2026 (B) | Standard | 2026-07-04 | 2026-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1717.5 | 5 | 3 | 1761.4 | 5.8 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Elise Steenkamp 2026 (King) | Standard | 2026-06-13 | 2026-06-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 1738.2 | 7 | 3 | 1847 | 20.2 | Details |
| 2 | Midrand Chess Club - Classical Tournament 2026 (Open) | Standard | 2026-05-30 | 2026-05-30 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1738.2 | 4 | 2 | 1531.6 | -20.2 | Details |
| 3 | JMC Helpmekaar 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-05-31 | 2026-05-31 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1738.2 | 5 | 1.5 | 1593.6 | -20.8 | Details |
| 4 | Ekurhuleni 1st Trial 2026 (A+B) | Standard | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-11 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1651 | 5 | 4 | 1905.5 | 33.8 | Details |
| 5 | 2026 Centurion Mall Open Chess Tournament (B) | Standard | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-17 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1651 | 5 | 4 | 1793.9 | 23.4 | Details |
| 6 | Chess Power House Freedom Day Open 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-04-27 | 2026-04-27 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1626.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1813 | 24.5 | Details |
| 7 | MCA Summer Heat Classic 2026 (Advanced) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-21 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1620.2 | 5 | 4 | 1671.7 | 6.4 | Details |
| 8 | 2025 Centurion Chess Open Tournament (B) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1615.8 | 5 | 3 | 1639.9 | 1.7 | Details |
| 9 | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-09-21 | 2025-09-21 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1615.8 | 3 | 2 | 1626.7 | 1.5 | Details |
| 10 | Chess Power House Aug Open 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-08-16 | 2025-08-16 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1626.6 | 5 | 4 | 1534.3 | -7.8 | Details |
| 11 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-06-21 | 2025-06-21 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1275 | 3 | 2 | 1611.4 | 20.3 | Details |
| 12 | 2025 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament (Rook) | Standard | 2025-06-14 | 2025-06-16 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 1275 | 7 | 5.5 | 1560.5 | 43.4 | Details |
| 13 | 2025 JMCA Open Chess Tournament (C) | Standard | 2025-06-07 | 2025-06-07 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1275 | 5 | 4.5 | 1765.6 | 48.5 | Details |
| 14 | JMC Helpmekaar 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-06-01 | 2025-06-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1275 | 5 | 4.5 | 1798.7 | 51.6 | Details |
| 15 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-05-24 | 2025-05-24 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1246.1 | 5 | 3 | 1363.2 | 16.1 | Details |
| 16 | Ekurhuleni-North Schools Teams 2022 (U18) | Standard | 2022-08-13 | 2022-08-13 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 4 | 1443.8 | 23.1 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 5 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Black | 2 |
| White wins | 1 |
| Black wins | 2 |
| Score | 3 |
| Percent | 60 |
| Dp | 85 |
| AOR | 1676.4 |
| Performance | 1761.4 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 41 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Losses | 14 |
| White | 23 |
| Black | 18 |
| White wins | 10 |
| Black wins | 13 |
| Score | 25 |
| Percent | 61 |
| Dp | 93.3 |
| AOR | 1656.7 |
| Performance | 1750 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 84 |
| Wins | 54 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Losses | 23 |
| White | 43 |
| Black | 41 |
| White wins | 26 |
| Black wins | 28 |
| Score | 57.5 |
| Percent | 68.5 |
| Dp | 156.8 |
| AOR | 1511.2 |
| Performance | 1668.1 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 487 |
| Gender | 456 |
| Age group | 288 |
| Gender/Age | 273 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 177 |
| Gender | 164 |
| Age group | 111 |
| Gender/Age | 106 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 15 |
| Gender | 14 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 8 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 478 |
| Gender | 447 |
| Age group | 264 |
| Gender/Age | 251 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 176 |
| Gender | 164 |
| Age group | 103 |
| Gender/Age | 99 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 20 |
| Gender | 19 |
| Age group | 11 |
| Gender/Age | 11 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| 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 |
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 | 5 |
| Score | 3 |
| Percent | 60 |
| Aor | 1676.4 |
| Dp | 85 |
| Prat | 1761.4 |
Performance ()
| Games | 41 |
| Score | 25 |
| Percent | 61 |
| Aor | 1656.7 |
| Dp | 93.3 |
| Prat | 1750 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 54 |
| Score | 34 |
| Percent | 63 |
| Aor | 1602.8 |
| Dp | 110.2 |
| Prat | 1713 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 84 |
| Score | 57.5 |
| Percent | 68.5 |
| Aor | 1511.2 |
| Dp | 156.8 |
| Prat | 1668.1 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Sonjica, N (Ntsikelelo) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2025 JMCA Open Chess Tournament (C) | 2025 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament (Rook) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Tsotetsi, L (Lebohang) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (B) | Chess Power House Aug Open 2025 (B) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Tinarwo, S (Shepherd) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (B) | Chess Power House Freedom Day Open 2026 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Shaku, G (Gift) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (B) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (B) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Wallace, A (Amy) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (B) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Tsotetsi, L (Lebohang) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (B) | Chess Power House Aug Open 2025 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Wallace, A (Amy) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (B) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Sonjica, N (Ntsikelelo) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2025 JMCA Open Chess Tournament (C) | 2025 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament (Rook) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Mwale, J (Joseph) | 2 | 2 | 0 | JMC Helpmekaar 2026 (A) | Elise Steenkamp 2026 (King) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Thekiso, K (Kabelo) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (B) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (B) | Details |