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Thato Mphela
1040144916Ekurhuleni (GE)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1716.6 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1238.2 |
| Highest | 1738.2 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 77 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 17 |
| Score | 10 |
| We | 9.3 |
| SWe | 1.35 |
| Temp +/- | 37.8 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1715.8 |
| Final +/- | +37.8 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1754.3 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1254.3 |
| Highest | 1754.3 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 75.3 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1715.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1241.1 |
| Highest | 1741.1 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 76.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 10 |
| Score | 6 |
| We | 3.86 |
| SWe | 2.14 |
| Temp +/- | 60 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1811.9 |
| Final +/- | +76.7 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1792.6 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1292.6 |
| Highest | 1792.6 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 71.3 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1220.3 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 720.3 |
| Highest | 1220.3 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 161.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 7 |
| Score | 4 |
| We | 2.59 |
| SWe | 1.41 |
| Temp +/- | 50.6 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | +50.6 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1270.9 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 770.9 |
| Highest | 1270.9 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 149.9 |
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 | 2026 Gauteng Northl Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-11 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1716.6 | 5 | 3 | 2001 | 42.5 | Details |
| 2 | Lenasia Chess Academy Red October 2026 (A) | Rapid | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-04 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1716.6 | 7 | 4 | 1467.8 | -14.6 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 Tshwane Chess Club Clash Open Team Tournament (Open) | Standard | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1716.6 | 5 | 3 | 1795.3 | 9.8 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Emalahleni Spring Open 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-20 | Nkangala (MNW) | 6 | 1724.3 | 6 | 3.5 | 1675 | -5.1 | Details |
| 2 | Ekurhuleni Rapid 2026 (A) | Rapid | 2026-08-29 | 2026-08-29 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1724.3 | 5 | 2.5 | 1690.4 | -2.7 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 Jacaranda Round Robin Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2026-08-01 | 2026-08-01 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1724.3 | 5 | 2.5 | 1800.7 | 11.5 | Details |
| 4 | 2026 Menlo Open (A) | Standard | 2026-07-25 | 2026-07-25 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1724.3 | 4 | 1 | 1654.2 | -10.4 | Details |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | Elise Steenkamp 2026 (King) | Standard | 2026-06-13 | 2026-06-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 1738.2 | 7 | 3 | 1847 | 20.2 | Details |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | Ekurhuleni 1st Trial 2026 (A+B) | Standard | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-11 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1651 | 5 | 4 | 1905.5 | 33.8 | Details |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-09-21 | 2025-09-21 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1615.8 | 3 | 2 | 1626.7 | 1.5 | Details |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-06-21 | 2025-06-21 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1275 | 3 | 2 | 1611.4 | 20.3 | Details |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | JMC Helpmekaar 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-06-01 | 2025-06-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1275 | 5 | 4.5 | 1798.7 | 51.6 | Details |
| 20 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-05-24 | 2025-05-24 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1246.1 | 5 | 3 | 1363.2 | 16.1 | Details |
| 21 | 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 | 12 |
| Wins | 7 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Black | 6 |
| White wins | 4 |
| Black wins | 3 |
| Score | 7 |
| Percent | 58.3 |
| Dp | 70.8 |
| AOR | 1619.2 |
| Performance | 1690 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 78 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Draws | 11 |
| Losses | 28 |
| White | 42 |
| Black | 36 |
| White wins | 20 |
| Black wins | 19 |
| Score | 44.5 |
| Percent | 57.1 |
| Dp | 59.9 |
| AOR | 1672.5 |
| Performance | 1732.4 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 121 |
| Wins | 70 |
| Draws | 14 |
| Losses | 37 |
| White | 62 |
| Black | 59 |
| White wins | 36 |
| Black wins | 34 |
| Score | 77 |
| Percent | 63.6 |
| Dp | 115.9 |
| AOR | 1565.9 |
| Performance | 1681.8 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 500 |
| Gender | 468 |
| Age group | 279 |
| Gender/Age | 265 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 188 |
| Gender | 175 |
| Age group | 112 |
| Gender/Age | 108 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 17 |
| Gender | 17 |
| Age group | 9 |
| Gender/Age | 9 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 459 |
| Gender | 431 |
| Age group | 246 |
| Gender/Age | 234 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 175 |
| Gender | 164 |
| Age group | 101 |
| Gender/Age | 98 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 20 |
| Gender | 20 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Score | 7 |
| Percent | 58.3 |
| Aor | 1619.2 |
| Dp | 70.8 |
| Prat | 1690 |
Performance ()
| Games | 78 |
| Score | 44.5 |
| Percent | 57.1 |
| Aor | 1672.5 |
| Dp | 59.9 |
| Prat | 1732.4 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 78 |
| Score | 44.5 |
| Percent | 57.1 |
| Aor | 1672.5 |
| Dp | 59.9 |
| Prat | 1732.4 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 121 |
| Score | 77 |
| Percent | 63.6 |
| Aor | 1565.9 |
| Dp | 115.9 |
| Prat | 1681.8 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Shaku, G (Gift) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (B) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (B) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Motiang, RT (Refentse Tumisang) | 2 | 1 | 1 | JMC Helpmekaar 2026 (A) | 2026 Jacaranda Round Robin Open Chess Tournament (A) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Mwale, J (Joseph) | 2 | 2 | 0 | JMC Helpmekaar 2026 (A) | Elise Steenkamp 2026 (King) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Tinarwo, S (Shepherd) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (B) | Chess Power House Freedom Day Open 2026 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Tsotetsi, L (Lebohang) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (B) | Chess Power House Aug Open 2025 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Motiang, RT (Refentse Tumisang) | 2 | 1 | 1 | JMC Helpmekaar 2026 (A) | 2026 Jacaranda Round Robin Open Chess Tournament (A) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Wallace, A (Amy) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (B) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Tsotetsi, L (Lebohang) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (B) | Chess Power House Aug Open 2025 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Thekiso, K (Kabelo) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (B) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Sonjica, N (Ntsikelelo) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2025 JMCA Open Chess Tournament (C) | 2025 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament (Rook) | Details |