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Edward Potgieter
108076196Johannesburg Metro (GJM)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1935.7 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1455.4 |
| Highest | 1955.4 (2024-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 57 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 18 |
| Score | 13 |
| We | 12.24 |
| SWe | 1.17 |
| Temp +/- | 28.1 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1885.2 |
| Final +/- | +28.1 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1963.7 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1463.7 |
| Highest | 1963.7 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 55.9 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1953 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1480.5 |
| Highest | 2001.8 (2024-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 52.9 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 9 |
| Score | 7 |
| We | 6 |
| SWe | 1 |
| Temp +/- | 23.9 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1942.7 |
| Final +/- | +23.9 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1976.9 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1480.5 |
| Highest | 2001.8 (2024-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 52.9 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1754.1 |
| 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 | 1608.3 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1754.1 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1254.1 |
| Highest | 1754.1 (2025-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 75.3 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1602 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1129.4 |
| Highest | 1629.4 (2024-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 89.9 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 9 |
| Score | 6 |
| We | 6.57 |
| SWe | -0.57 |
| Temp +/- | -15.9 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1658.8 |
| Final +/- | +56.8 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1658.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1158.8 |
| Highest | 1658.8 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 86.2 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | 2025 Gauteng Top Schools Teams (U17) | Standard | 2025-08-30 | 2025-08-30 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1908.5 | 5 | 4 | 1827.1 | 2 | Details |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1899.6 | 7 | 4 | 1717 | -4.3 | Details |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | 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 |
| 22 | 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 |
| 23 | 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 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | 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 |
| 26 | 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 |
| 27 | 2024 African Youth Chess Championship | Classical | 2024-06-16 | 2024-06-22 | Tshwane (GTP) | 9 | 1885.3 | 9 | 5 | 1895.7 | 1.6 | Details |
| 28 | 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 |
| 29 | 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 |
| 30 | 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 |
| 31 | 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 |
| 32 | 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 |
| 33 | 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 |
| 34 | Grey College Team Championship 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-24 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1890.3 | 5 | 4 | 1792 | -4.5 | Details |
| 35 | 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 |
| 36 | 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 |
| 37 | 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 |
| 38 | Mzansi Summer Blitz 2023 | Blitz | 2023-12-09 | 2023-12-09 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1799.9 | 7 | 4 | 1824.6 | 1.8 | Details |
| 39 | Mzansi Bryanston Rapid 2023 (Advanced) | Rapid | 2023-10-07 | 2023-10-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1800 | 5 | 3 | 1753.4 | -0.1 | Details |
| 40 | 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 |
| 41 | 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 |
| 42 | Lichtenberg Summer 2023 | Classical | 2023-08-12 | 2023-08-20 | Germany (GER) | 9 | 1734.7 | 8 | 5 | 1712.4 | -2.2 | Details |
| 43 | Shlosspark Open 2023 | Classical | 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-27 | Germany (GER) | 7 | 1734.7 | 7 | 3.5 | 1847.3 | 17.6 | Details |
| 44 | 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 |
| 45 | 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 |
| 46 | JMC - The Higher Ground Restaurant 2nd Blitz Event 2023 | Blitz | 2023-07-30 | 2023-07-30 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1743.6 | 7 | 6 | 1824.2 | 3.7 | Details |
| 47 | JNW Open - Trinityhouse Little Falls 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-06-24 | 2023-06-24 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1754.5 | 5 | 3 | 1685.5 | -5.8 | Details |
| 48 | JMC Blitz - Higher Ground 2023 | Blitz | 2023-06-17 | 2023-06-17 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1754.5 | 7 | 5 | 1667.7 | -2 | Details |
| 49 | Mzansi Fide Open 2023 (Prestige) | Classical | 2023-04-27 | 2023-05-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 1717.5 | 6 | 2.5 | 1920.2 | 27 | Details |
| 50 | JNW Open - Trinityhouse Little Falls 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-05-13 | 2023-05-13 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1717.5 | 4 | 0.5 | 1434 | -22.2 | 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 | 33 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Losses | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Black | 17 |
| White wins | 10 |
| Black wins | 9 |
| Score | 22.5 |
| Percent | 68.2 |
| Dp | 154.5 |
| AOR | 1780.8 |
| Performance | 1935.3 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 966 |
| Wins | 485 |
| Draws | 147 |
| Losses | 334 |
| White | 485 |
| Black | 481 |
| White wins | 254 |
| Black wins | 231 |
| Score | 558.5 |
| Percent | 57.8 |
| Dp | 66.4 |
| AOR | 1528.1 |
| Performance | 1594.5 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 115 |
| Gender | 111 |
| Age group | 13 |
| Gender/Age | 12 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 40 |
| Gender | 38 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 19 |
| Gender | 17 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 101 |
| Gender | 98 |
| Age group | 11 |
| Gender/Age | 10 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 36 |
| Gender | 35 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 18 |
| Gender | 17 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 62 |
| Gender | 62 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 20 |
| Gender | 20 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 10 |
| Gender | 10 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 86 |
| Gender | 84 |
| Age group | 10 |
| Gender/Age | 10 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 26 |
| Gender | 26 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 13 |
| Gender | 13 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 9 |
| Score | 7 |
| Percent | 77.8 |
| Aor | 1821.3 |
| Dp | 236.1 |
| Prat | 2057.4 |
Performance ()
| Games | 33 |
| Score | 22.5 |
| Percent | 68.2 |
| Aor | 1780.8 |
| Dp | 154.5 |
| Prat | 1935.3 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 93 |
| Score | 64 |
| Percent | 68.8 |
| Aor | 1718.8 |
| Dp | 159.9 |
| Prat | 1878.8 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 966 |
| Score | 558.5 |
| Percent | 57.8 |
| Aor | 1528.1 |
| Dp | 66.4 |
| Prat | 1594.5 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Felix, R (Raphael) | 10 | 5 | 5 | Brakpan Open 2018 (C) | 2023 Piet Robbertse Fide Rated 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 | Jacobs, CN (Calvin Nicholas) | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2018 Menlo Open Chess Tournament (C) | 2025 Blou Bul Open Chess Tournament (A) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Mlahleki, V (Vusimuzi) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2021 Gauteng North Open Tournament (A) | Gear Up Mzansi Rapid 2024 (Expert) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Coetsee, D (Dewald) | 8 | 3 | 5 | South African Junior Team Championships 2017 (U10A) | South African Junior Closed Chess Championships 2025 (U18 Open) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Felix, R (Raphael) | 10 | 5 | 5 | Brakpan Open 2018 (C) | 2023 Piet Robbertse Fide Rated Open Chess Tournament (A) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Jacobs, CN (Calvin Nicholas) | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2018 Menlo Open Chess Tournament (C) | 2025 Blou Bul Open Chess Tournament (A) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Jones, W (William) | 8 | 4 | 4 | JNW Club - Unika Scholar 2018 (Open) | JMC Trinity Little Falls 2023 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Coetsee, D (Dewald) | 8 | 3 | 5 | South African Junior Team Championships 2017 (U10A) | South African Junior Closed Chess Championships 2025 (U18 Open) | 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 | Mnguni, JD (Jakob Dumisani) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mzansi Spring Rapid 2023 | JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024 | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Mlahleki, V (Vusimuzi) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Mzansi Bryanston Rapid 2023 (Advanced) | Gear Up Mzansi Rapid 2024 (Expert) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Chinoruma, T (Taurai) | 2 | 2 | 0 | JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024 | JNW Rapid - Helpmekaar Kollege 2024 | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Mthunzi, B (Brighton) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mzansi Spring Rapid 2023 | Mzansi Summer Blitz 2023 | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Van Rensburg, RP (Ryan Pierre) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mzansi Bryanston Rapid 2023 (Advanced) | Mzansi Summer Rapid 2024 (A) | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Naidoo, K (Kajol) | 2 | 2 | 0 | JMC Blitz Open 8 August 2022 (A) | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) | 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 | Kajee, C (Caleb) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Helpmekaar Kollege Blitz Chess Invitational Sep 2023 | Helpmekaar Kollege Blitz Chess Invitational 2024 (A) | Details |
| Blitz | 4 | Ziegenhagen, V (Vian Luke) | 2 | 2 | 0 | JMC - The Higher Ground Restaurant 2nd Blitz Event 2023 | Goue Liga Blitz 2025 | Details |
| Blitz | 5 | Van Rensburg, RP (Ryan Pierre) | 2 | 0 | 2 | FNB Chessheroes Anity Bullying 2022 (Blitz) | Mzansi Open Blitz 2023 | Details |