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Ismaeel Lagardien
107057083Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1784.2 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1281 |
| Highest | 1793.8 (2025-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 71 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 21 |
| Score | 15 |
| We | 13.27 |
| SWe | 1.6 |
| Temp +/- | 44.7 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1836.8 |
| Final +/- | +52.6 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1836.8 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1336.8 |
| Highest | 1836.8 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 66.9 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1783.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1290 |
| Highest | 1790 (2025-11-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 71.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 21 |
| Score | 15 |
| We | 13.28 |
| SWe | 1.72 |
| Temp +/- | 48.2 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1836.8 |
| Final +/- | +53 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1836.8 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1336.8 |
| Highest | 1836.8 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 66.9 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1478.8 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1014.9 |
| Highest | 1514.9 (2024-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 105.9 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1472.5 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1478.8 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1014.9 |
| Highest | 1514.9 (2024-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 105.9 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1598.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1113.4 |
| Highest | 1613.4 (2025-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 92 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1677.3 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1598.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1113.4 |
| Highest | 1613.4 (2025-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 92 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | NMBCU Trials 3 2026 (U20+Open) | Standard | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-18 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1784.2 | 5 | 4.5 | 1851.7 | 12.9 | Details |
| 2 | Eastern Cape Open 2026 (U16-U20 Boys) | Standard | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-12 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1784.2 | 7 | 5.5 | 1857.8 | 17.4 | Details |
| 3 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U20 Open) | Classical | 2026-03-28 | 2026-04-02 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1784.2 | 9 | 5 | 1836.6 | 14.4 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 NMBCU Trials 2 (U20+Open) | Standard | 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-07 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1769.8 | 6 | 5 | 1855.5 | 14.4 | Details |
| 2 | Pearson Chess Festival 2026 | Standard | 2026-02-27 | 2026-02-28 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1781.5 | 5 | 3 | 1782.7 | -0.5 | Details |
| 3 | NMBCU Trial 1 2026 (U20+Open) | Standard | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-21 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1781.5 | 5 | 3 | 1662.7 | -10.8 | Details |
| 4 | SAJCCC ENM Players Fundraiser February 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1781.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1806.1 | 3.3 | Details |
| 5 | Fide in the Bay 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-01-24 | 2026-01-24 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1756.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 1934.6 | 8.4 | Details |
| 6 | 2025 African Youth Chess Championship | Classical | 2025-12-07 | 2025-12-13 | Zimbabwe (ZIM) | 9 | 1780.3 | 7 | 3 | 1819 | 3.8 | Details |
| 7 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U20 Open) | Classical | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1780.3 | 6 | 4 | 1605.7 | -23.4 | Details |
| 8 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U20 Open) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1780.3 | 5 | 4 | 1794.4 | 2.5 | Details |
| 9 | Fide in the Bay 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-11-29 | 2025-11-29 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1758.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 1912.6 | 15.8 | Details |
| 10 | UCC Rapid Open Oct 2025 (A) | Rapid | 2025-10-25 | 2025-10-25 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1769.5 | 6 | 4 | 1650.1 | -5.9 | Details |
| 11 | Fide in the Bay 2025 (A) | Rapid | 2025-10-04 | 2025-10-04 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 7 | 1769.5 | 7 | 4.5 | 1722.1 | -2.2 | Details |
| 12 | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | Blitz | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 9 | 1793.8 | 9 | 7 | 1830.4 | 2 | Details |
| 13 | EC Closed 2025 (U20 Boys) | Standard | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-07 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1793.8 | 5 | 4 | 1701.1 | -8.3 | Details |
| 14 | FIDE in the Bay 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-08-30 | 2025-08-30 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1733 | 5 | 4 | 1826 | 8.6 | Details |
| 15 | Western Cape Women’s Championship 2025 (Advanced) | Standard | 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-10 | West Coast (WCU) | 6 | 1733 | 6 | 4 | 1829.2 | 8.6 | Details |
| 16 | UCC Mind Over Board 2025 (A) | Classical | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-03 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1733 | 5 | 4 | 1854.3 | 15.2 | Details |
| 17 | Eastern Cape Inter-Regional Team Chess Championship 2025 (U20+Open) | Standard | 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-11 | Amathole (EAL) | 5 | 1772.7 | 5 | 4 | 1722.3 | -3.7 | Details |
| 18 | South African Open 2025 (B) | Classical | 2025-06-28 | 2025-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 11 | 1772.7 | 10 | 6 | 1662.9 | -25.4 | Details |
| 19 | South African Open 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1772.7 | 9 | 6 | 1772.2 | 0.6 | Details |
| 20 | NMBCU Closed 2025 (U20+Open) | Standard | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-14 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1751.1 | 6 | 5 | 1836.3 | 11.1 | Details |
| 21 | NMBCU Open 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-05-23 | 2025-05-25 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1735.8 | 6 | 4.5 | 1822.4 | 11.6 | Details |
| 22 | Fountains Mall SBD Open 2025 (Open) | Standard | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | Sarah Baartman (ESB) | 5 | 1735.8 | 4 | 3 | 1738.7 | 2.4 | Details |
| 23 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (B) | Classical | 2025-04-26 | 2025-05-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1735.8 | 9 | 4 | 1563 | -36.6 | Details |
| 24 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1735.8 | 6 | 4 | 1923.1 | 4.7 | Details |
| 25 | EC Open 2025 (U16-U20 Boys) | Standard | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-02 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1735.8 | 7 | 6.5 | 1837.1 | 16.7 | Details |
| 26 | NMB 3rd Trials 2025 (U20+Adult) | Standard | 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-12 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1737.5 | 6 | 4.5 | 1718.2 | 0 | Details |
| 27 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championships 2025 (U18 Open) | Classical | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-05 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 9 | 1737.5 | 9 | 5 | 1716.2 | -1.2 | Details |
| 28 | Rhodes Open 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-22 | Sarah Baartman (ESB) | 7 | 1742.6 | 7 | 4.5 | 1605.1 | -20.1 | Details |
| 29 | NMB 2nd Trials 2025 (U20+Adults) | Standard | 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-08 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1742.6 | 6 | 5.5 | 1802.1 | 9.6 | Details |
| 30 | UCC Strategic Moves 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-01 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1742.6 | 5 | 4 | 1799.9 | 6.8 | Details |
| 31 | NMBCH Trial 1 2025 (U20+Open) | Standard | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-15 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1752.2 | 5 | 4 | 1807.1 | 6 | Details |
| 32 | Pearson High Chess Festival 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-22 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1752.2 | 5 | 3 | 1535.5 | -17.6 | Details |
| 33 | SBDCU Fundraiser 2025 (Open) | Standard | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-01 | Sarah Baartman (ESB) | 5 | 1752.2 | 5 | 4 | 1804.4 | 4.8 | Details |
| 34 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-01-09 | 2025-01-09 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1667 | 7 | 5 | 2036.4 | 13.8 | Details |
| 35 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Masters) | Classical | 2025-01-06 | 2025-01-11 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 1667 | 9 | 4.5 | 1936.5 | 57.4 | Details |
| 36 | Mzansi Interprovincial Youth Chess Championships 2024 (U18 Open Championship) | Classical | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-19 | Capricorn (LCP) | 7 | 1690.5 | 7 | 4 | 1592.7 | -16.6 | Details |
| 37 | NMBCU Top Schools Final 2024 (High School) | Standard | 2024-10-19 | 2024-10-19 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 3 | 1729.2 | 3 | 2.5 | 1525.1 | -8.1 | Details |
| 38 | NMBCU Top Schools 2024 (High School) | Rapid | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-12 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1729.2 | 5 | 3 | 1454.5 | -19.5 | Details |
| 39 | 2024 South Africa National Schools Chess Championship (U18 Boys) | Standard | 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-28 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 7 | 1769.3 | 7 | 4 | 1468 | -37.8 | Details |
| 40 | NMBCU Closed 2024 (U18) | Standard | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-21 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1769.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 1739.7 | -1.9 | Details |
| 41 | 2024 UCC Mind Over Board (A) | Classical | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-01 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1769.3 | 4 | 3 | 1825.8 | 10.8 | Details |
| 42 | NMBCU Trial 5 2024 (U18) | Standard | 2024-08-16 | 2024-08-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1728.4 | 6 | 5.5 | 1843 | 15.9 | Details |
| 43 | NMB Open 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-04 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1728.4 | 6 | 4.5 | 1795.6 | 9.9 | Details |
| 44 | DSRAC Trials (Nelson Mandela Metro) | Rapid | 2024-08-10 | 2024-08-10 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1728.4 | 5 | 5 | 1678.1 | 3.3 | Details |
| 45 | Karen Ashworth 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-07-19 | 2024-07-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1695 | 6 | 4.5 | 1774.3 | 11.1 | Details |
| 46 | NMBCU Trials 4 2024 (U18) | Standard | 2024-07-12 | 2024-07-13 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1695 | 6 | 5 | 1803.7 | 12.8 | Details |
| 47 | Fountains Mall 2024 (Open) | Standard | 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-18 | Sarah Baartman (ESB) | 6 | 1732.4 | 5 | 3 | 1552.5 | -14.3 | Details |
| 48 | NMBCU Trial 3 2024 (U18) | Standard | 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-11 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1732.4 | 6 | 4.5 | 1667.2 | -4.8 | Details |
| 49 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2024 (U18 Open) | Classical | 2024-04-27 | 2024-05-01 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 9 | 1732.4 | 9 | 4 | 1700.5 | -7.6 | Details |
| 50 | NMBCU Trials 2 2024 (U18) | Standard | 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-13 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1736.8 | 6 | 4.5 | 1688.6 | -3.2 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 12 |
| Wins | 8 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Losses | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Black | 7 |
| White wins | 3 |
| Black wins | 5 |
| Score | 10 |
| Percent | 83.3 |
| Dp | 283.3 |
| AOR | 1571.9 |
| Performance | 1855.3 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 47 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Draws | 20 |
| Losses | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Black | 24 |
| White wins | 11 |
| Black wins | 12 |
| Score | 33 |
| Percent | 70.2 |
| Dp | 171.8 |
| AOR | 1654.9 |
| Performance | 1826.7 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 841 |
| Wins | 485 |
| Draws | 198 |
| Losses | 158 |
| White | 429 |
| Black | 412 |
| White wins | 274 |
| Black wins | 211 |
| Score | 584 |
| Percent | 69.4 |
| Dp | 165.2 |
| AOR | 1454.8 |
| Performance | 1620.1 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 268 |
| Gender | 256 |
| Age group | 32 |
| Gender/Age | 28 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 18 |
| Gender | 16 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 10 |
| Gender | 8 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 269 |
| Gender | 257 |
| Age group | 31 |
| Gender/Age | 27 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 17 |
| Gender | 15 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 9 |
| Gender | 7 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 397 |
| Gender | 369 |
| Age group | 25 |
| Gender/Age | 23 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 31 |
| Gender | 30 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 10 |
| Gender | 10 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 88 |
| Gender | 86 |
| Age group | 11 |
| Gender/Age | 11 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 5 |
| Gender | 5 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 21 |
| Score | 15 |
| Percent | 71.4 |
| Aor | 1665.1 |
| Dp | 182.1 |
| Prat | 1847.3 |
Performance ()
| Games | 47 |
| Score | 33 |
| Percent | 70.2 |
| Aor | 1654.9 |
| Dp | 171.8 |
| Prat | 1826.7 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 175 |
| Score | 122 |
| Percent | 69.7 |
| Aor | 1613.2 |
| Dp | 167.6 |
| Prat | 1780.8 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 841 |
| Score | 584 |
| Percent | 69.4 |
| Aor | 1454.8 |
| Dp | 165.2 |
| Prat | 1620.1 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Peter, NM (Neathan Mninawa) | 54 | 32 | 22 | Registration Tournament 2018 (A) | 2026 NMBCU Trials 2 (U20+Open) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Nevin, TW (Tyler William) | 22 | 6 | 16 | King Cars PECC Grand Prix Second Leg 2018 | Fide in the Bay 2026 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Chipunza, J (James) | 17 | 11 | 6 | 2020 NMBCU Chess Trials 2 2020 (U14) | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Muller, K (Kaden) | 15 | 8 | 7 | King Cars PECC Grand Prix Third Leg 2019 | UCC Rapid Open Oct 2025 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Gcwabe, O (Othandwayo) | 14 | 5 | 9 | NMBCU Trials 2 2024 (U18) | 2026 NMBCU Trials 2 (U20+Open) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Peter, NM (Neathan Mninawa) | 45 | 27 | 18 | Registration Tournament 2018 (A) | 2026 NMBCU Trials 2 (U20+Open) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Chipunza, J (James) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2020 NMBCU Chess Trials 2 2020 (U14) | NMBCU Open 2025 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Gcwabe, O (Othandwayo) | 12 | 4 | 8 | NMBCU Trials 2 2024 (U18) | 2026 NMBCU Trials 2 (U20+Open) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Pienaar, KT (Keaton Thomas) | 12 | 8 | 4 | NMBYCC Closed 2019 (U14) | 2026 NMBCU Trials 2 (U20+Open) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Freeman, V (Vianco) | 11 | 7 | 4 | NMB Youth Chess Trial 3 2018 (U14) | 2026 NMBCU Trials 2 (U20+Open) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Nevin, TW (Tyler William) | 5 | 2 | 3 | King Cars PECC Grand Prix Fourth Leg 2018 | Fide in the Bay 2025 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Peter, NM (Neathan Mninawa) | 4 | 1 | 3 | PECC Startup Rapid 2022 | Bergman Cup 2023 | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Muller, K (Kaden) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2022 Westering Tournament (Rapid) | UCC Rapid Open Oct 2025 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Ramaele, TD (Thapelo David) | 2 | 1 | 1 | King Cars PECC Grand Prix Fourth Leg 2018 | PECC King Cars Grand Prix Fourth Leg 2019 | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Darling, I (Ishaan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | DSRAC Trials (Nelson Mandela Metro) | NMBCU Top Schools 2024 (High School) | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Nevin, TW (Tyler William) | 6 | 2 | 4 | King Cars PECC Grand Prix Second Leg 2018 | South African Open 2025 (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Peter, NM (Neathan Mninawa) | 5 | 4 | 1 | PECC Blitz Closed 2022 | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | Details |
| Blitz | 3 | Chipunza, J (James) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2022 South Africa Junior Blitz Chess Championships (U16+U18) | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | Details |
| Blitz | 4 | Dakin, BR (Brett Russell) | 3 | 1 | 2 | King Cars PECC Grand Prix Second Leg 2018 | PECC Blitz Closed 2022 | Details |
| Blitz | 5 | Billett, L (Lauren) | 2 | 1 | 1 | PECC Blitz Closed 2022 | PECC Edgar Hill 2023 | Details |