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1080141690King Cetshwayo (KUR)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1466.7 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 985.9 |
| Highest | 1514.8 (2024-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 106 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 2.5 |
| We | 3.4 |
| SWe | -0.75 |
| Temp +/- | -24 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1378 |
| Final +/- | -24 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1442.8 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 985.9 |
| Highest | 1514.8 (2024-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 105.9 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1439.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1001.1 |
| Highest | 1517.4 (2024-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 105.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 2.5 |
| We | 3.25 |
| SWe | -0.75 |
| Temp +/- | -24 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1371.2 |
| Final +/- | -24 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1415.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1001.1 |
| Highest | 1517.4 (2024-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 105.5 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1346 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 869.8 |
| Highest | 1369.8 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 130.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1408.4 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1346 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 869.8 |
| Highest | 1369.8 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 130.2 |
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 King Cetshwayo Championship (Open) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1466.7 | 5 | 2.5 | 1318.8 | -24 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 King Cetshwayo Chess Open (Open) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-07 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1458.9 | 5 | 4 | 1513.8 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U18 Open) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1468.9 | 6 | 2.5 | 1416 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | 2025 King Cetshwayo SALGA Selections (U20 Boys) | Rapid | 2025-10-18 | 2025-10-18 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1486 | 5 | 2 | 1341.2 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (U18) | Rapid | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1464.6 | 6 | 3.5 | 1627.5 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | 2025 King Cetshwayo Inter-School Teams Junior Primary (High School) | Rapid | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-02 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1427.6 | 5 | 5 | 1744.8 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | 2025 King Cetshwayo Winter Open (Open) | Standard | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-17 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1427.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | 2025 King Cetshwayo Anniversary (Open) | Standard | 2025-04-12 | 2025-04-12 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1428.9 | 5 | 3 | 1426.5 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | 2025 Kinng Cetshwayo Championship (U18) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1442.8 | 5 | 3 | 1359.1 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 King Cetshwayo Open (U18-Adult) | Standard | 2025-02-15 | 2025-02-15 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1442.9 | 5 | 3 | 1434.2 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | 2024 KZN Schools District Selections (U18 Boys) | Standard | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-15 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1480.1 | 6 | 3 | 1278 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | 2024 King Cetswayo School Chess Selections (U18 Boys) | Rapid | 2024-08-24 | 2024-08-24 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1388.8 | 5 | 4 | 1527.1 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | 2024 Umlalazi Chess Tournament (U16+U18) | Standard | 2024-07-27 | 2024-07-27 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1388.8 | 5 | 5 | 1758.3 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-07-04 | 2024-07-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1330.9 | 7 | 4.5 | 1533.4 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | 2024 King Cetshwayo Winter Open (Open) | Standard | 2024-06-08 | 2024-06-08 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1313.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 1363.3 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | 2024 Umfolozi Chess Tournament (U18-Adult) | Standard | 2024-05-18 | 2024-05-18 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 7 | 1287 | 6 | 3 | 1289.4 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | 2024 King Cesthwayo Chess Anniversary (U18) | Standard | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-21 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 7 | 1287 | 7 | 4.5 | 1386.3 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | 2024 King Cetshwayo Chess Open (A) | Standard | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-18 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 7 | 1295.1 | 6 | 3 | 1255 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | 2023 King Cetswayo SALGA Elimination (U20 Boys) | Rapid | 2023-10-14 | 2023-10-14 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1297.2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1285.6 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | 2023 King Cetshwayo Winter Open (U16) | Standard | 2023-07-29 | 2023-07-30 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 7 | 1206.1 | 7 | 6 | 1581.8 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | 2023 King Cetshwayo Chess Anniversary (U16) | Standard | 2023-04-22 | 2023-04-23 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 7 | 1187.5 | 6 | 3 | 1268.4 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | 2022 Mlalazi Chess Championship (High School) | Rapid | 2022-04-14 | 2022-05-14 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1200 | 3 | 1 | 1046.6 | 0 | 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 | 10 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Black | 4 |
| White wins | 3 |
| Black wins | 3 |
| Score | 6.5 |
| Percent | 65 |
| Dp | 127.5 |
| AOR | 1288.8 |
| Performance | 1416.3 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 115 |
| Wins | 66 |
| Draws | 11 |
| Losses | 38 |
| White | 58 |
| Black | 57 |
| White wins | 33 |
| Black wins | 33 |
| Score | 71.5 |
| Percent | 62.2 |
| Dp | 103.5 |
| AOR | 1321 |
| Performance | 1424.5 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 2188 |
| Gender | 1901 |
| Age group | 276 |
| Gender/Age | 229 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 147 |
| Gender | 133 |
| Age group | 14 |
| Gender/Age | 13 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 19 |
| Gender | 16 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 2341 |
| Gender | 2007 |
| Age group | 302 |
| Gender/Age | 249 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 152 |
| Gender | 135 |
| Age group | 13 |
| Gender/Age | 11 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 25 |
| Gender | 23 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 1268 |
| Gender | 1070 |
| Age group | 118 |
| Gender/Age | 102 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 148 |
| Gender | 124 |
| Age group | 16 |
| Gender/Age | 13 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 16 |
| Gender | 12 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
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 | 10 |
| Score | 6.5 |
| Percent | 65 |
| Aor | 1288.8 |
| Dp | 127.5 |
| Prat | 1416.3 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 37 |
| Score | 22.5 |
| Percent | 60.8 |
| Aor | 1394.3 |
| Dp | 91.9 |
| Prat | 1486.1 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 115 |
| Score | 71.5 |
| Percent | 62.2 |
| Aor | 1321 |
| Dp | 103.5 |
| Prat | 1424.5 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Segadevan, S (Saien) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2023 King Cetshwayo Chess Anniversary (U16) | 2025 King Cetshwayo SALGA Selections (U20 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Fakude, S (Simthandile) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2023 King Cetshwayo Chess Anniversary (U16) | 2025 Kinng Cetshwayo Championship (U18) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Mathonsi, A (Andile) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2023 King Cetshwayo Chess Anniversary (U16) | 2024 King Cesthwayo Chess Anniversary (U18) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Mgenge, A (Aphiwe) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2024 King Cesthwayo Chess Anniversary (U18) | 2025 King Cetshwayo SALGA Selections (U20 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Adekola, T (Treasure) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2025 King Cetshwayo Anniversary (Open) | 2025 King Cetshwayo SALGA Selections (U20 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Fakude, S (Simthandile) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2023 King Cetshwayo Chess Anniversary (U16) | 2025 Kinng Cetshwayo Championship (U18) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Mathonsi, A (Andile) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2023 King Cetshwayo Chess Anniversary (U16) | 2024 King Cesthwayo Chess Anniversary (U18) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Segadevan, S (Saien) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2023 King Cetshwayo Chess Anniversary (U16) | 2024 King Cesthwayo Chess Anniversary (U18) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Sabela, M (Mihla) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2024 King Cetshwayo Chess Open (A) | 2024 Umfolozi Chess Tournament (U18-Adult) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Zikalala, A (Aphiwe) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2024 King Cetshwayo Chess Open (A) | 2024 Umfolozi Chess Tournament (U18-Adult) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Mgenge, A (Aphiwe) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2024 King Cetswayo School Chess Selections (U18 Boys) | 2025 King Cetshwayo SALGA Selections (U20 Boys) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Segadevan, S (Saien) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2024 King Cetswayo School Chess Selections (U18 Boys) | 2025 King Cetshwayo SALGA Selections (U20 Boys) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Adekola, T (Treasure) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (U18) | 2025 King Cetshwayo SALGA Selections (U20 Boys) | Details |