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Edward Potgieter
108076196Johannesburg Metro (GJM)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1936.5 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1455.6 |
| Highest | 1955.6 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 57 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1778 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1936.5 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1455.6 |
| Highest | 1955.6 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 56.5 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1956.6 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1480.5 |
| Highest | 2001.8 (2024-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 52.9 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1893.6 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1956.6 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1480.5 |
| Highest | 2001.8 (2024-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 52.9 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1712.7 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1254.1 |
| Highest | 1754.1 (2025-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 75.3 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1621.6 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1712.7 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1254.1 |
| Highest | 1754.1 (2025-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 75.3 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1655.4 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1155.4 |
| Highest | 1655.4 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 86.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1636 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1655.4 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1155.4 |
| Highest | 1655.4 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 86.7 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Metamorph Grandmaster Challenge 2026 (Junior) | Rapid | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-16 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1955.6 | 5 | 3 | 1697.5 | -10.7 | Details |
| 2 | 2026 Milos Ristic Teams Open (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-05-02 | 2026-05-02 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1955.6 | 4 | 1 | 1867.3 | -8.4 | Details |
| 3 | Mpumalanga Open Chess Championship 2026 (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-04-25 | 2026-04-26 | Nkangala (MNW) | 6 | 1935.7 | 5 | 2.5 | 1881.1 | -8.1 | Details |
| 4 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U18 Open) | Classical | 2026-03-28 | 2026-04-02 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1935.7 | 9 | 7 | 2057.4 | 30.2 | Details |
| 5 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1935.7 | 9 | 6 | 1875.7 | -2.2 | Details |
| 6 | JMC Trinityhouse Little Falls (A) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1913.8 | 5 | 4 | 2092.3 | 21.8 | Details |
| 7 | Grey College Team Championship 2026 (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-21 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1938.8 | 5 | 2 | 1653.7 | -27.2 | Details |
| 8 | 2026 JMC Kick off Tournament (A) | Standard | 2026-02-01 | 2026-02-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1938.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 1947.7 | 0.2 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 African Youth Chess Championship | Classical | 2025-12-07 | 2025-12-13 | Zimbabwe (ZIM) | 9 | 1909.4 | 9 | 5.5 | 1960.6 | 10.6 | Details |
| 10 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U18 Open) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1909.4 | 6 | 6 | 2050.9 | 16.9 | Details |
| 11 | Goue Liga Blitz 2025 | Blitz | 2025-10-25 | 2025-10-25 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1908.5 | 9 | 8.5 | 1713.5 | -1.7 | Details |
| 12 | 2025 Gauteng Top Schools Teams (U17) | Standard | 2025-08-30 | 2025-08-30 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1908.5 | 5 | 4 | 1827.1 | 2 | Details |
| 13 | South African Open 2025 (Championship) | Classical | 2025-06-28 | 2025-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 11 | 1901.8 | 10 | 5.5 | 1896.6 | -1.2 | Details |
| 14 | JMC Helpmekaar 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-06-01 | 2025-06-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1902.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 1615.6 | -28.6 | Details |
| 15 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (B) | Classical | 2025-04-26 | 2025-05-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1899.6 | 9 | 6.5 | 1921 | 5.4 | Details |
| 16 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1899.6 | 7 | 4 | 1717 | -4.3 | Details |
| 17 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championships 2025 (U18 Open) | Classical | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-05 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 9 | 1900.2 | 9 | 6 | 1873.7 | -6 | Details |
| 18 | AHS Open Chess Tournament 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1911.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 1821.8 | -9.3 | Details |
| 19 | Grey College Team Championship 2025 (Prestige) | Standard | 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-22 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1887.2 | 5 | 5 | 2013.6 | 16.8 | Details |
| 20 | JMC Rapid The Bridge School 2025 (Open) | Rapid | 2025-02-23 | 2025-02-23 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1887.2 | 7 | 5 | 1924 | 3.4 | Details |
| 21 | 2025 Blou Bul Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2025-02-08 | 2025-02-08 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1887.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 1889.7 | -0.2 | Details |
| 22 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-01-09 | 2025-01-09 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1922.4 | 7 | 4 | 1732.3 | -6.8 | Details |
| 23 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2025 (Masters) | Classical | 2025-01-06 | 2025-01-11 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 1922.4 | 9 | 4 | 1711.7 | -43.4 | Details |
| 24 | Gauteng Inter-Region at UJ 2024 (U18 Open) | Standard | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-08 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1926.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1887.4 | -3.4 | Details |
| 25 | Mzansi Summer Rapid 2024 (A) | Rapid | 2024-10-26 | 2024-10-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 1928.8 | 6 | 3.5 | 1894.2 | -2.2 | Details |
| 26 | Gauteng Top Schools 2024 (U17 Open) | Rapid | 2024-10-05 | 2024-10-05 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1928.8 | 5 | 5 | 1733.4 | 0.3 | Details |
| 27 | 2024 Moja Chess Extravaganza (Prestige) | Classical | 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-29 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1955.4 | 9 | 3.5 | 1846.3 | -22.2 | Details |
| 28 | JNW Rapid - Helpmekaar Kollege 2024 | Rapid | 2024-07-28 | 2024-07-28 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1936.4 | 7 | 5 | 1895.7 | -0.6 | Details |
| 29 | Helpmekaar Kollege Blitz Chess Invitational 2024 (A) | Blitz | 2024-07-27 | 2024-07-27 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1936.4 | 9 | 7.5 | 1679.2 | -5.1 | Details |
| 30 | JMC Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-07-13 | 2024-07-13 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1936.4 | 5 | 3.5 | 2074.9 | 14.3 | Details |
| 31 | JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024 | Rapid | 2024-06-29 | 2024-06-29 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1936.4 | 7 | 5 | 2012.5 | 7.3 | Details |
| 32 | 2024 African Youth Chess Championship | Classical | 2024-06-16 | 2024-06-22 | Tshwane (GTP) | 9 | 1885.3 | 9 | 5 | 1895.7 | 1.6 | Details |
| 33 | JMC Trinityhouse Little Falls 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-06-02 | 2024-06-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1885.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 2189.4 | 28.9 | Details |
| 34 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2024 (U16 Open) | Classical | 2024-04-27 | 2024-05-01 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 9 | 1897.5 | 9 | 6 | 1896.8 | 0.8 | Details |
| 35 | JMC Helpmekaar Kollege Tournament 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-05-04 | 2024-05-04 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1897.5 | 5 | 2 | 1794.2 | -11 | Details |
| 36 | 2024 KSNG CHess Academy Open Tournament (Prestige) | Standard | 2024-04-06 | 2024-04-06 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1883.8 | 5 | 3 | 1994.4 | 11.5 | Details |
| 37 | 2024 Lubowski Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2024-03-23 | 2024-03-24 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1895.8 | 5 | 3 | 1811.4 | -9.9 | Details |
| 38 | Gear Up Mzansi Rapid 2024 (Expert) | Rapid | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-17 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1890.3 | 5 | 2 | 2011.3 | 8.7 | Details |
| 39 | Grey College Team Championship 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-24 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1890.3 | 5 | 4 | 1792 | -4.5 | Details |
| 40 | Cape Town Masters Challenge 2024 (Masters) | Classical | 2024-01-03 | 2024-01-07 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 1821.9 | 9 | 5.5 | 2075 | 52.2 | Details |
| 41 | 2024 Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championship (U16A) | Standard | 2024-01-13 | 2024-01-14 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1821.9 | 5 | 4 | 1872.1 | 4.9 | Details |
| 42 | JMC Kick Off Tournament 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-01-28 | 2024-01-28 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1821.9 | 5 | 2 | 1862 | 2.7 | Details |
| 43 | Mzansi Summer Blitz 2023 | Blitz | 2023-12-09 | 2023-12-09 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1799.9 | 7 | 4 | 1824.6 | 1.8 | Details |
| 44 | Mzansi Bryanston Rapid 2023 (Advanced) | Rapid | 2023-10-07 | 2023-10-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1800 | 5 | 3 | 1753.4 | -0.1 | Details |
| 45 | Mzansi Spring Rapid 2023 | Rapid | 2023-09-02 | 2023-09-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1812.1 | 6 | 3.5 | 1590.9 | -6.8 | Details |
| 46 | Helpmekaar Kollege Blitz Chess Invitational Sep 2023 | Blitz | 2023-09-16 | 2023-09-16 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1812.1 | 8 | 7 | 1592.2 | -3.2 | Details |
| 47 | Lichtenberg Summer 2023 | Classical | 2023-08-12 | 2023-08-20 | Germany (GER) | 9 | 1734.7 | 8 | 5 | 1712.4 | -2.2 | Details |
| 48 | Shlosspark Open 2023 | Classical | 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-27 | Germany (GER) | 7 | 1734.7 | 7 | 3.5 | 1847.3 | 17.6 | Details |
| 49 | Bautzener Türme Open A 2023 | Classical | 2023-08-08 | 2023-08-13 | Germany (GER) | 9 | 1734.7 | 8 | 4.5 | 2061.6 | 56.6 | Details |
| 50 | JMC Trinity Little Falls 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-07-02 | 2023-07-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1743.6 | 5 | 2 | 1636.6 | -10.1 | 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 | 47 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Draws | 10 |
| Losses | 13 |
| White | 23 |
| Black | 24 |
| White wins | 14 |
| Black wins | 10 |
| Score | 29 |
| Percent | 61.7 |
| Dp | 99.5 |
| AOR | 1799 |
| Performance | 1898.5 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 980 |
| Wins | 490 |
| Draws | 150 |
| Losses | 340 |
| White | 492 |
| Black | 488 |
| White wins | 258 |
| Black wins | 232 |
| Score | 565 |
| Percent | 57.7 |
| Dp | 65.1 |
| AOR | 1532.5 |
| Performance | 1597.6 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 119 |
| Gender | 115 |
| Age group | 13 |
| Gender/Age | 12 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 42 |
| Gender | 40 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 20 |
| Gender | 18 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 106 |
| Gender | 103 |
| Age group | 13 |
| Gender/Age | 12 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 39 |
| Gender | 38 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 18 |
| Gender | 17 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 79 |
| Gender | 79 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 22 |
| Gender | 22 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 11 |
| Gender | 11 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 84 |
| Gender | 83 |
| Age group | 9 |
| Gender/Age | 9 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 27 |
| Gender | 27 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 13 |
| Gender | 13 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 47 |
| Score | 29 |
| Percent | 61.7 |
| Aor | 1799 |
| Dp | 99.5 |
| Prat | 1898.5 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 86 |
| Score | 58.5 |
| Percent | 68 |
| Aor | 1738.7 |
| Dp | 153.2 |
| Prat | 1891.9 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 980 |
| Score | 565 |
| Percent | 57.7 |
| Aor | 1532.5 |
| Dp | 65.1 |
| Prat | 1597.6 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Jacobs, CN (Calvin Nicholas) | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2018 Menlo Open Chess Tournament (C) | 2025 Blou Bul Open Chess Tournament (A) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Jones, W (William) | 10 | 6 | 4 | JNW Club - Unika Scholar 2018 (Open) | Helpmekaar Kollege Blitz Chess Invitational 2024 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Felix, R (Raphael) | 10 | 5 | 5 | Brakpan Open 2018 (C) | 2023 Piet Robbertse Fide Rated Open Chess Tournament (A) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Coetsee, D (Dewald) | 9 | 3 | 6 | South African Junior Team Championships 2017 (U10A) | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U18 Open) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Mlahleki, V (Vusimuzi) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2021 Gauteng North Open Tournament (A) | Gear Up Mzansi Rapid 2024 (Expert) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Jacobs, CN (Calvin Nicholas) | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2018 Menlo Open Chess Tournament (C) | 2025 Blou Bul Open Chess Tournament (A) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Felix, R (Raphael) | 10 | 5 | 5 | Brakpan Open 2018 (C) | 2023 Piet Robbertse Fide Rated Open Chess Tournament (A) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Coetsee, D (Dewald) | 9 | 3 | 6 | South African Junior Team Championships 2017 (U10A) | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U18 Open) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Jones, W (William) | 8 | 4 | 4 | JNW Club - Unika Scholar 2018 (Open) | JMC Trinity Little Falls 2023 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Mazibuko, K (Khanya) | 7 | 6 | 1 | JNW Club - Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge Open 2020 (A) | JMC Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge 2024 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Chinoruma, T (Taurai) | 2 | 2 | 0 | JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024 | JNW Rapid - Helpmekaar Kollege 2024 | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Mlahleki, V (Vusimuzi) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Mzansi Bryanston Rapid 2023 (Advanced) | Gear Up Mzansi Rapid 2024 (Expert) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Mthunzi, B (Brighton) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mzansi Spring Rapid 2023 | Mzansi Summer Blitz 2023 | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Van Rensburg, RP (Ryan Pierre) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mzansi Bryanston Rapid 2023 (Advanced) | Mzansi Summer Rapid 2024 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Mnguni, JD (Jakob Dumisani) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mzansi Spring Rapid 2023 | JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024 | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Nene, TH (Themba Hope) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Chessheroes Choo Choo Challenge 2022 | 2022 Tshwane Chess Fide Rated Blitz League 3 | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Mlahleki, V (Vusimuzi) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Chessheroes Choo Choo Challenge 2022 | 2022 Tshwane Chess Fide Rated Blitz League 2 | Details |
| Blitz | 3 | Jones, W (William) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Helpmekaar Kollege Blitz Chess Invitational Sep 2023 | Helpmekaar Kollege Blitz Chess Invitational 2024 (A) | Details |
| Blitz | 4 | Johnson, C (Caleb) | 2 | 0 | 2 | JMC - The Higher Ground Restaurant 2nd Blitz Event 2023 | Helpmekaar Kollege Blitz Chess Invitational 2024 (A) | Details |
| Blitz | 5 | Moletsane , D (David) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2022 Tshwane Chess Fide Rated Blitz League 2 | 2022 Tshwane Chess Fide Rated Blitz League 3 | Details |