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Van Der Merwe, D (Devan)

Chess SA id

1090100229

FIDE id

?

Date of birth

2009-03-26 (U18)

Gender

Male

Region

Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP)

Citizen

RSA

Titles

Chess SA registered

No

Last active game

2025-09-06

Personal details last changed

1900-01-01

Junior GPX Games

29

Junior GPX Points

1416.2

Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Rating 1470.9 1472.1 1203.2 1200
Raw rating 1463.5 1470.9 1203.2 1200
Weighted rating 1413.6 1411.9 1203.2 1200
Weighted performance 1470.9 1472.1 0 0
Floor 963.5 970.9 703.2 700
K-factor 32 32 36 36
Min/Max rating change allowed 113.9 112.7 165.1 165.8
Highest rating 1636.4
2018-04-01
1636.5
2018-04-01
1203.2
2024-02-01
1200
2018-10-01
Highest raw rating 1463.5
2025-09-30
1470.9
2025-09-30
1203.2
2024-02-01
1200
2024-02-01
Highest weighted rating 1413.6
2025-09-30
1411.9
2025-09-30
1203.2
2024-02-01
1200
2018-10-01
Highest weighted performance 1636.4
2018-04-01
1636.5
2018-04-01
1200
2018-02-01
1200
2024-02-01

Prediction
Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Rating change -0.5 -0.5 0 0
New rating 1470.4 1471.6 1203.2 1200
Analysis
Rating 1470.9 1472.1 1203.2 1200
Raw rating 1463.5 1470.9 1203.2 1200
Weighted rating 1413.6 1411.9 1203.2
Weighted performance 1470.9 1472.1 0
K-factor 32 32 36 36
Floor 963.5 970.9 703.2 700
Max/Min rating change allowed 113.9 112.7 165.1 165.8
Games 0 0 0 0
Score 0 0 0 0
Expected score 0 0 0 0
Score-Expected 0 0 0 0
Temp raw +/- 0 0 0 0
Final raw +/- 0 0 0 0
New raw rating 1463.5 1470.9 1203.2 1200
New weighted rating 1418.3 1417.5 1203.2 1200
New weighted performance 1470.4 1471.6 0 0
Temp new rating 1470.4 1471.6 1203.2 1200
Temp new rating +/- -0.5 -0.5 0 0
Final new rating +/- -0.5 -0.5 0 0
New rating 1470.4 1471.6 1203.2 1200
New K-factor 32 32 36 36
New floor 963.5 970.9 703.2 700

Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
0 0 0 0
20 20 0 0
39 39 0 0
28 28 0 0
26 26 0 0
19 19 0 0
History 195 190 5 0

Games since
Main
59
Standard
59
Rapid
0
Blitz
0
Gender Male
Age group U18
Region Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP)
Province Northwest (NW)
Main
RSA Province Region
Overall 1488 120 18
Male 1265 102 15
U18 236 22 3
U18 Male 208 19 2
Standard
RSA Province Region
Overall 1385 121 18
Male 1165 105 15
U18 225 21 3
U18 Male 197 18 2
Rapid
RSA Province Region
Overall -1 -1 -1
Male -1 -1 -1
U18 -1 -1 -1
U18 Male -1 -1 -1
Blitz
RSA Province Region
Overall -1 -1 -1
Male -1 -1 -1
U18 -1 -1 -1
U18 Male -1 -1 -1

Games Score % Dp AvgOpp Performance
Main 0 0 0 0 0 0
Standard 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rapid 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blitz 0 0 0 0 0 0
Games Score % Dp AvgOpp Performance
Main 20 15.5 77.5 233.8 1267.8 1501.5
Standard 20 15.5 77.5 233.8 1267.8 1501.5
Rapid 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blitz 0 0 0 0 0 0
History
Games Score % Dp AvgOpp Performance
Main 195 120.5 61.79 100.3 1187.6 1287.8
Standard 190 117.5 61.84 100.7 1190.9 1291.5
Rapid 5 3 60 85 1062.7 1147.7
Blitz 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date Main Standard Rapid Blitz
2025-09-30 1463.5 1470.9 1203.2 1200
2025-09-01 1457.1 1464.2 1203.2 1200
2025-08-01 1416.4 1414.3 1203.2 1200
2025-07-01 1416.4 1414.3 1203.2 1200
2025-06-01 1416.4 1414.3 1203.2 1200
2025-05-01 1416.4 1414.3 1203.2 1200
2025-04-01 1422.7 1420.8 1203.2 1200
2025-03-01 1422.7 1420.8 1203.2 1200
2025-02-01 1418.9 1416 1203.2 1200
2025-01-01 1418.9 1416 1203.2 1200
2024-12-01 1377.8 1372.5 1203.2 1200
2024-11-01 1377.8 1372.5 1203.2 1200
2024-10-01 1382.8 1377.3 1203.2 1200
2024-09-01 1410.4 1412.5 1203.2 1200
2024-08-01 1396.6 1394.3 1203.2 1200
2024-07-01 1396.6 1394.3 1203.2 1200
2024-06-01 1368.2 1358.1 1203.2 1200
2024-08-01 1368.2 1358.1 1203.2 1200
2024-04-01 1368.2 1358.1 1203.2 1200
2024-03-01 1390.8 1385 1203.2 1200
2024-02-01 1401.4 1396.8 1203.2 1200
2024-01-01 1395.7 1390.1 1203.2 1200
2023-12-01 1395.7 1390.1 1203.2 1200
2023-11-01 1395.7 1390.1 1203.2 1200

Comming soon.

Tournaments

No tournaments found.
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
1 Dr KK Regional Trials 2025 (U18) 2025-09-06 2025-09-06 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
2 Ashton John 2025 (Open) 2025-08-23 2025-08-23 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 0 0 No Analysis
3 Knight Shift Open Chess Tournament 2025 (U18) 2025-08-02 2025-08-02 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
4 CURRO Tournament 2025 (U18) 2025-04-12 2025-04-12 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
5 DR KK Volkies 2025 (U16) 2025-02-01 2025-02-01 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
Last 500 tournaments since 01 January 2018
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
1 Dr KK Regional Trials 2025 (U18) 2025-09-06 2025-09-06 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
2 Ashton John 2025 (Open) 2025-08-23 2025-08-23 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 0 0 No Analysis
3 Knight Shift Open Chess Tournament 2025 (U18) 2025-08-02 2025-08-02 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
4 CURRO Tournament 2025 (U18) 2025-04-12 2025-04-12 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
5 DR KK Volkies 2025 (U16) 2025-02-01 2025-02-01 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
6 Gauteng Inter-Region at UJ 2024 (U16 Candidates) 2024-12-07 2024-12-08 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 4 3.5 Yes Analysis
7 DR KKD Trails 2 2024 (U16) 2024-10-12 2024-10-12 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
8 2024 South Africa National Schools Chess Championship (U15 Boys) 2024-09-27 2024-09-28 Standard Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) 7 6 2.5 Yes Analysis
9 North West Schools Finals 2024 (U15 Boys) 2024-08-24 2024-08-24 Standard Ngaka Modiri Molema (NNM) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
10 DR KKD Saamtrek 2024 (U16) 2024-06-08 2024-06-08 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis
11 DR KKD Ferdies Mar 2024 (B) 2024-03-02 2024-03-02 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 2.5 Yes Analysis
12 DR KKD Curro Feb 2024 (U16) 2024-02-10 2024-02-10 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 4 2.5 Yes Analysis
13 2024 Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championship (U16B) 2024-01-13 2024-01-14 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
14 DR KKD Trials 2023 (U16) 2023-09-02 2023-09-02 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 2.5 Yes Analysis
15 2023 Thomas Lechelele North West Open (B) 2023-09-15 2023-09-16 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
16 DR Kenneth Kaunda Volkies 29 Jul 2023 (B) 2023-07-29 2023-07-29 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 4 2 Yes Analysis
17 Dr Kenneth Kaunda Volkies 2023 (C) 2023-06-10 2023-06-10 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
18 DR Kenneth Kaunda Curro 2023 (C) 2023-04-22 2023-04-22 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
19 Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Saamtrek 2023 (U16) 2023-02-04 2023-02-04 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 4 3 Yes Analysis
20 2022 South African Junior Team Chess Championships (U16 Open) 2022-12-04 2022-12-08 Standard 4 Knights (4K) 7 7 3 Yes Analysis
21 Dr. KKD SAJCC Trials September 2022 (U12+U14) 2022-09-03 2022-09-03 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 2.5 Yes Analysis
22 Dr. KKD Volkskool 2022 (U14) 2022-08-20 2022-08-20 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
23 Bailie Park Potchefstroom 2022 (U14+U16) 2022-06-04 2022-06-04 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 2 Yes Analysis
24 Schoonspruit Ope 2022 (C) 2022-05-21 2022-05-21 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 4 1.5 Yes Analysis
25 Volkskool Proewe 2021 (U14) 2021-10-30 2021-10-30 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 4 2 Yes Analysis
26 Volkskool Tournament 2021 (U14) 2021-06-26 2021-06-26 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
27 Saamtrek 2021 (U14) 2021-06-12 2021-06-12 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
28 KHS 2021 (B) 2021-04-10 2021-04-10 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
29 Wesvalia 2020 (C) 2020-02-15 2020-02-15 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
30 Gimnasium 2020 (U12) 2020-02-01 2020-02-01 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
31 2019 South African Junior Team Championships (U12D) 2020-01-04 2020-01-08 Standard 4 Knights (4K) 7 7 5 Yes Analysis
32 Matlosana Mall 2019 (C) 2019-10-04 2019-10-04 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 4 3 Yes Analysis
33 Doringkruin 2019 (U12) 2019-09-07 2019-09-07 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 1 Yes Analysis
34 Boys + Girls Tournament 2019 (U12) 2019-08-17 2019-08-17 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 2 Yes Analysis
35 Proewe 2019 (U12) 2019-08-03 2019-08-03 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 2 Yes Analysis
36 Doringkruin 2019 (U12) 2019-06-08 2019-06-08 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 3 1 Yes Analysis
37 Volkies 2019 (C) 2019-05-11 2019-05-11 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 4 2 Yes Analysis
38 Strathvaal 2019 (U12) 2019-04-13 2019-03-13 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
39 Matlosana Mall 2018 (U10) 2018-10-20 2018-10-20 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 2 Yes Analysis
40 2018 Super 12 (Junior) 2018-05-05 2018-05-05 Rapid Tshwane (GTP) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
41 Hervormde Kerk 2018 (Beginners) 2018-04-21 2018-04-21 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis

Top 3 Streaks

# Games Start End
1 9 Tournament
DR KKD Ferdies Mar 2024
Tournament
North West Schools Finals 2024
date
2024-03-02
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
0.5
date
2024-08-24
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
0.5
Opponent
Muller, C (Christiaan)
Opponent
Zanazo, K (Kopano)
2 7 Tournament
DR KK Volkies 2025
Tournament
CURRO Tournament 2025
date
2025-02-01
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
date
2025-04-12
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
0.5
Opponent
Van Straaten, P (Petrus)
Opponent
Ward, A (Ashton)
3 7 Tournament
Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Saamtrek 2023
Tournament
Dr Kenneth Kaunda Volkies 2023
date
2023-02-04
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-06-10
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Molotsi, R (Reamohetse)
Opponent
Jansen Van Vuuren, C (Cilliers)
# Games Start End
1 9 Tournament
DR KKD Ferdies Mar 2024
Tournament
North West Schools Finals 2024
date
2024-03-02
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
0.5
date
2024-08-24
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
0.5
Opponent
Muller, C (Christiaan)
Opponent
Zanazo, K (Kopano)
2 7 Tournament
DR KK Volkies 2025
Tournament
CURRO Tournament 2025
date
2025-02-01
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
date
2025-04-12
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
0.5
Opponent
Van Straaten, P (Petrus)
Opponent
Ward, A (Ashton)
3 7 Tournament
Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Saamtrek 2023
Tournament
Dr Kenneth Kaunda Volkies 2023
date
2023-02-04
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-06-10
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Molotsi, R (Reamohetse)
Opponent
Jansen Van Vuuren, C (Cilliers)
# Games Start End
1 1 Tournament
2018 Super 12
Tournament
2018 Super 12
date
2018-05-05
rnd
5
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2018-05-05
rnd
5
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Brits, J (Jason)
Opponent
Brits, J (Jason)
2 1 Tournament
2018 Super 12
Tournament
2018 Super 12
date
2018-05-05
rnd
3
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2018-05-05
rnd
3
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Du Preez, M (Morne)
Opponent
Du Preez, M (Morne)
3 1 Tournament
2018 Super 12
Tournament
2018 Super 12
date
2018-05-05
rnd
1
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2018-05-05
rnd
1
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Jacobs, J (Johan)
Opponent
Jacobs, J (Johan)
No games found.
# Games Start End
# Games Start End
1 7 Tournament
Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Saamtrek 2023
Tournament
Dr Kenneth Kaunda Volkies 2023
date
2023-02-04
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-06-10
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Molotsi, R (Reamohetse)
Opponent
Jansen Van Vuuren, C (Cilliers)
2 6 Tournament
CURRO Tournament 2025
Tournament
Knight Shift Open Chess Tournament 2025
date
2025-04-12
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2025-08-02
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Ackerman, C (Conner)
Opponent
Mokoena, B (Bokamoso)
3 6 Tournament
Matlosana Mall 2019
Tournament
2019 South African Junior Team Championships
date
2019-10-04
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
date
2020-01-05
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Msweli, T (Thabang)
Opponent
Beukes, L (Lanique)
# Games Start End
1 7 Tournament
Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Saamtrek 2023
Tournament
Dr Kenneth Kaunda Volkies 2023
date
2023-02-04
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-06-10
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Molotsi, R (Reamohetse)
Opponent
Jansen Van Vuuren, C (Cilliers)
2 6 Tournament
CURRO Tournament 2025
Tournament
Knight Shift Open Chess Tournament 2025
date
2025-04-12
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2025-08-02
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Ackerman, C (Conner)
Opponent
Mokoena, B (Bokamoso)
3 6 Tournament
Matlosana Mall 2019
Tournament
2019 South African Junior Team Championships
date
2019-10-04
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
date
2020-01-05
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Msweli, T (Thabang)
Opponent
Beukes, L (Lanique)
# Games Start End
1 1 Tournament
2018 Super 12
Tournament
2018 Super 12
date
2018-05-05
rnd
5
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2018-05-05
rnd
5
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Brits, J (Jason)
Opponent
Brits, J (Jason)
2 1 Tournament
2018 Super 12
Tournament
2018 Super 12
date
2018-05-05
rnd
3
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2018-05-05
rnd
3
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Du Preez, M (Morne)
Opponent
Du Preez, M (Morne)
3 1 Tournament
2018 Super 12
Tournament
2018 Super 12
date
2018-05-05
rnd
1
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2018-05-05
rnd
1
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Jacobs, J (Johan)
Opponent
Jacobs, J (Johan)
No games found.
# Games Start End

Top 10 opponents most often played

# Opponent Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Gms Score Dp Gms Score Dp Gms Score Dp Gms Score Dp
Aor Prat Aor Prat Aor Prat Aor Prat
1 Krugel ,L (Lian) 6 4.5 212.5 6 4.5 212.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
1160.7 1373.2 1154.7 1373.2 0 0 0 0
2 Botha ,Z (Zak) 6 4 141.7 6 4 141.7 0 0 0 0 0 0
1235.3 1377 1233.3 1377 0 0 0 0
3 Meyer ,J (Jared) 3 2 141.7 3 2 141.7 0 0 0 0 0 0
1143.7 1285.3 1133 1285.3 0 0 0 0
4 Mostert ,CF (Christiaan ) 3 1 -141.7 3 1 -141.7 0 0 0 0 0 0
1151.2 1009.5 1155.2 1009.5 0 0 0 0
5 Van Meersbergen ,E (Ettienne) 3 2 141.7 3 2 141.7 0 0 0 0 0 0
1296.6 1438.2 1294.3 1438.2 0 0 0 0
6 Mokoena ,B (Bokamoso) 3 2 141.7 3 2 141.7 0 0 0 0 0 0
1372.5 1514.1 1375.8 1514.1 0 0 0 0
7 Makale ,T (Tlotliso) 3 3 425 3 3 425 0 0 0 0 0 0
957.9 1382.9 947.7 1382.9 0 0 0 0
8 Fouche ,H (Heinrich) 3 0 -425 3 0 -425 0 0 0 0 0 0
1333.6 908.6 1335.9 908.6 0 0 0 0
9 Van Straaten ,P (Petrus) 3 1 -141.7 3 1 -141.7 0 0 0 0 0 0
1153.7 1012.1 1140 1012.1 0 0 0 0
10 Janse Van Rensburg ,N (Nian) 3 0 -425 3 0 -425 0 0 0 0 0 0
1201 776 1198.9 776 0 0 0 0

Norms

No norms achieved.
# Norm Tournament Start End Rounds Games Score Details
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