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Lethukuthula Mthembu
1070318052King Cetshwayo (KUR)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1421.6 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 942.9 |
| Highest | 1442.9 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 117 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 10 |
| Score | 5.5 |
| We | 6.68 |
| SWe | -1.02 |
| Temp +/- | -32.6 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1257.6 |
| Final +/- | -32.6 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1389 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 942.9 |
| Highest | 1442.9 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 117.3 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1408.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 912.3 |
| Highest | 1412.3 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 122.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 10 |
| Score | 5.5 |
| We | 6.88 |
| SWe | -1.38 |
| Temp +/- | -44.1 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1259.9 |
| Final +/- | -44.1 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1364.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 912.3 |
| Highest | 1412.3 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 122.5 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1271.4 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 771.4 |
| Highest | 1271.4 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 149.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1271.4 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 771.4 |
| Highest | 1271.4 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 149.8 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1200 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2025-04-01) |
| 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 (2025-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 165.8 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Closed II (U20 Boys) | Standard | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-27 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1421.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 999.6 | -48.8 | Details |
| 2 | 4th Annual UNIZULU Chess Tournament 2026 (Open) | Standard | 2026-09-12 | 2026-09-12 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1421.6 | 5 | 3 | 1543.1 | 16.2 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | UNIZULU Mandela Day Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 (Open) | Rapid | 2026-07-18 | 2026-07-18 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 6 | 1421.6 | 6 | 4 | 1389.2 | -0.6 | Details |
| 2 | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Closed Championship (U20) | Standard | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06-28 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1423.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 1342 | -1.2 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 King Cetshwayo Winter Open (Open) | Standard | 2026-05-23 | 2026-05-23 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1442.9 | 4 | 2.5 | 1439.6 | -0.3 | Details |
| 4 | 2026 King Cetshwayo 1st FIDE Open (A) | Standard | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-19 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1442.9 | 5 | 3 | 1505.7 | 9.9 | Details |
| 5 | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (B) | Standard | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-03 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1442.9 | 5 | 2 | 1269.6 | -29.2 | Details |
| 6 | 2026 Umhlanga CC (Open) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1304.7 | 6 | 2.5 | 1505.2 | 40.7 | Details |
| 7 | 2026 King Cetshwayo Championship (Open) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1304.7 | 5 | 4 | 1590.3 | 48.9 | Details |
| 8 | 2025 3rd Annual UniZulu Tournament (Open) | Rapid | 2025-09-13 | 2025-09-13 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 6 | 1264.3 | 6 | 4 | 1559.5 | 22.6 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 King Cetshwayo Winter Open (Open) | Standard | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-17 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1249.4 | 4 | 2 | 1356.5 | 8.3 | Details |
| 10 | 2025 King Cetshwayo Anniversary (Open) | Standard | 2025-04-12 | 2025-04-12 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1226.1 | 5 | 3 | 1366.3 | 12.9 | Details |
| 11 | 2025 Ethekwini Open (A) | Standard | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1200 | 6 | 2 | 1243.3 | 6.3 | Details |
| 12 | 2025 Kinng Cetshwayo Championship (Open) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1200 | 4 | 1.5 | 1289.6 | 6.8 | 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 | 46 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Losses | 16 |
| White | 23 |
| Black | 23 |
| White wins | 12 |
| Black wins | 12 |
| Score | 27 |
| Percent | 58.7 |
| Dp | 73.9 |
| AOR | 1325.5 |
| Performance | 1399.5 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 71 |
| Wins | 36 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Losses | 28 |
| White | 35 |
| Black | 36 |
| White wins | 16 |
| Black wins | 20 |
| Score | 39.5 |
| Percent | 55.6 |
| Dp | 47.9 |
| AOR | 1341 |
| Performance | 1388.8 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 3160 |
| Gender | 2689 |
| Age group | 374 |
| Gender/Age | 314 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 208 |
| Gender | 184 |
| Age group | 16 |
| Gender/Age | 14 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 36 |
| Gender | 31 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 3031 |
| Gender | 2532 |
| Age group | 373 |
| Gender/Age | 312 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 183 |
| Gender | 160 |
| Age group | 16 |
| Gender/Age | 14 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 32 |
| Gender | 29 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 2630 |
| Gender | 2138 |
| Age group | 203 |
| Gender/Age | 180 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 283 |
| Gender | 222 |
| Age group | 27 |
| Gender/Age | 22 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 58 |
| Gender | 45 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
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 | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 46 |
| Score | 27 |
| Percent | 58.7 |
| Aor | 1325.5 |
| Dp | 73.9 |
| Prat | 1399.5 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 46 |
| Score | 27 |
| Percent | 58.7 |
| Aor | 1325.5 |
| Dp | 73.9 |
| Prat | 1399.5 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 71 |
| Score | 39.5 |
| Percent | 55.6 |
| Aor | 1341 |
| Dp | 47.9 |
| Prat | 1388.8 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Shabalala, T (Thobani) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2025 Kinng Cetshwayo Championship (Open) | UNIZULU Mandela Day Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 (Open) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Makhubu, B (Banele) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2026 King Cetshwayo Championship (Open) | UNIZULU Mandela Day Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 (Open) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Mfeka, T (Thalente) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2026 King Cetshwayo Championship (Open) | UNIZULU Mandela Day Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 (Open) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Mkhize, G (Gcina) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Kinng Cetshwayo Championship (Open) | 2025 Ethekwini Open (A) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Shabalala, T (Thobani) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2025 Kinng Cetshwayo Championship (Open) | 2026 King Cetshwayo 1st FIDE Open (A) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Mkhize, G (Gcina) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Kinng Cetshwayo Championship (Open) | 2025 Ethekwini Open (A) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Makhubu, B (Banele) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2026 King Cetshwayo Championship (Open) | 2026 King Cetshwayo 1st FIDE Open (A) | Details |