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Wayde Saunders
1090114761Johannesburg Metro (GJM)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1586.4 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1086.4 |
| Highest | 1586.4 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 96 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1576.1 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1586.4 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1086.4 |
| Highest | 1586.4 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 95.6 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1586.4 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1086.4 |
| Highest | 1586.4 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 95.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1576.1 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1586.4 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1086.4 |
| Highest | 1586.4 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 95.6 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1272.7 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 835.9 |
| Highest | 1335.9 (2024-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 136.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1272.7 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 835.9 |
| Highest | 1335.9 (2024-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 136.6 |
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 |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | JMC Trinityhouse Little Falls (B) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1563 | 5 | 4 | 1631.3 | 9.9 | Details |
| 2 | 2026 JMC Kick off Tournament (B) | Standard | 2026-02-01 | 2026-02-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1500.5 | 5 | 4 | 1745.2 | 13.9 | Details |
| 3 | Gauteng Inter-Region at Emerald Resort 2025 (U18 Championship) | Standard | 2025-12-06 | 2025-12-07 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1507.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 1514.1 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | 2025 Gauteng Top Schools Teams (U17) | Standard | 2025-08-30 | 2025-08-30 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1526.5 | 5 | 3 | 1524.2 | -0.8 | Details |
| 5 | Tshwane Chess Club Clash 2025 (Open) | Standard | 2025-09-13 | 2025-09-13 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1498.6 | 5 | 4 | 1587.8 | 9.6 | Details |
| 6 | D6 High School Teams Final 2025 (U17) | Standard | 2025-08-16 | 2025-08-16 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1481.7 | 5 | 5 | 1680.7 | 18.9 | Details |
| 7 | JMC Closed 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-08-09 | 2025-08-10 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1481.7 | 5 | 2 | 1330 | -16 | Details |
| 8 | JMC - Trinity Randpark Ridge 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-07-26 | 2025-07-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1453.2 | 5 | 3 | 1643.6 | 17.8 | Details |
| 9 | JMC Helpmekaar 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-06-01 | 2025-06-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1480 | 5 | 2 | 1314.6 | -16.8 | Details |
| 10 | D6 HS Teams Alberton & Germiston 2025 (U17A) | Standard | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-17 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1477.9 | 5 | 4 | 1481.9 | 1.3 | Details |
| 11 | 2025 Chris Greyling Open Chess Tournament (C) | Standard | 2025-03-15 | 2025-03-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1460.8 | 5 | 3 | 1494 | 2.7 | Details |
| 12 | D6 SH Individual 2025 (U8 Boys) | Standard | 2025-02-22 | 2025-02-22 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1416.8 | 5 | 4 | 1461.4 | 3.8 | Details |
| 13 | 2025 West Rand Open (Open) | Standard | 2025-02-08 | 2025-02-08 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1416.8 | 5 | 3 | 1674.9 | 23.6 | Details |
| 14 | Gauteng Inter-Region at UJ 2024 (U16 Open) | Standard | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-08 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1445.4 | 5 | 1.5 | 1280.6 | -18.9 | Details |
| 15 | 2024 Tshwane Chess Club Clash (Open) | Standard | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-12 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1460.8 | 5 | 4 | 1673.6 | 21.4 | Details |
| 16 | Gauteng Top Schools 2024 (U15 Open) | Rapid | 2024-10-05 | 2024-10-05 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1460.8 | 5 | 1 | 1053 | -30.8 | Details |
| 17 | Ekurhuleni Trails 3 2024 (U16) | Standard | 2024-08-24 | 2024-08-24 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1432.1 | 5 | 3 | 1458.9 | 2 | Details |
| 18 | 2024 D6 Team Finals (U15) | Standard | 2024-08-03 | 2024-08-03 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1432.1 | 5 | 4.5 | 1608.1 | 18.1 | Details |
| 19 | Gauteng Schools Individuals Finals 2024 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2024-08-17 | 2024-08-17 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1432.1 | 5 | 3 | 1413.7 | -2.2 | Details |
| 20 | Ekurhuleni Trails 2 2024 (U16) | Standard | 2024-07-27 | 2024-07-27 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1463.4 | 5 | 3.5 | 1479.7 | 1 | Details |
| 21 | 2024 D6 Teams (Pool A U15) | Rapid | 2024-07-13 | 2024-07-13 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1463.4 | 4 | 4 | 1654.2 | 13.5 | Details |
| 22 | Chess Power House July Open 2024 (B) | Standard | 2024-07-20 | 2024-07-20 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1463.4 | 4 | 1 | 1023.3 | -34 | Details |
| 23 | Ekurhuleni Trails 1 2024 (U16) | Standard | 2024-06-01 | 2024-06-01 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1472.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 1407.1 | -5.5 | Details |
| 24 | D6 High School Individual Final 2024 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2024-05-18 | 2024-05-18 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1491.7 | 5 | 3 | 1372.2 | -12.1 | Details |
| 25 | Ekurhuleni Open 2024 (B) | Standard | 2024-04-06 | 2024-04-06 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1432.8 | 5 | 4 | 1624.4 | 19.3 | Details |
| 26 | Ekurhuleni North Chess Club Open Tournament 2024 (C) | Rapid | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-02 | Ehlanzeni (MEN) | 7 | 1419.4 | 7 | 5 | 1498.2 | 8.5 | Details |
| 27 | 2024 Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championship (U18B) | Standard | 2024-01-13 | 2024-01-14 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1337.3 | 4 | 4 | 1664.3 | 28.9 | Details |
| 28 | Ekurhuleni Chess Trial 3 2023 (U16) | Standard | 2023-06-17 | 2023-06-17 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1264.1 | 4 | 3.5 | 1787.9 | 40.7 | Details |
| 29 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2 2023 (U16) | Standard | 2023-04-22 | 2023-04-22 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1276.1 | 5 | 2 | 1201.1 | -6.6 | Details |
| 30 | Ekurhuleni Springs Open 4 March 2023 (D) | Standard | 2023-03-04 | 2023-03-04 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1228.6 | 5 | 4 | 1503.8 | 26.5 | Details |
| 31 | 2019 Super 12 Laerskole (Juniors) | Rapid | 2019-05-04 | 2019-05-04 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 4 | 1408.1 | 14.4 | 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 | 8 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Black | 5 |
| White wins | 4 |
| Black wins | 4 |
| Score | 8 |
| Percent | 80 |
| Dp | 255 |
| AOR | 1433.3 |
| Performance | 1688.3 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 153 |
| Wins | 96 |
| Draws | 12 |
| Losses | 45 |
| White | 78 |
| Black | 75 |
| White wins | 51 |
| Black wins | 45 |
| Score | 102 |
| Percent | 66.7 |
| Dp | 141.7 |
| AOR | 1347.5 |
| Performance | 1489.2 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 1095 |
| Gender | 1001 |
| Age group | 115 |
| Gender/Age | 98 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 384 |
| Gender | 349 |
| Age group | 39 |
| Gender/Age | 35 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 144 |
| Gender | 129 |
| Age group | 13 |
| Gender/Age | 12 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 1014 |
| Gender | 921 |
| Age group | 105 |
| Gender/Age | 88 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 371 |
| Gender | 336 |
| Age group | 37 |
| Gender/Age | 32 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 133 |
| Gender | 119 |
| Age group | 13 |
| Gender/Age | 11 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| 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 |
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 | 8 |
| Percent | 80 |
| Aor | 1433.3 |
| Dp | 255 |
| Prat | 1688.3 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 50 |
| Score | 33.5 |
| Percent | 67 |
| Aor | 1400.8 |
| Dp | 144.5 |
| Prat | 1545.3 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 153 |
| Score | 102 |
| Percent | 66.7 |
| Aor | 1347.5 |
| Dp | 141.7 |
| Prat | 1489.2 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Gemmell, Z (Zac) | 5 | 2 | 3 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2 2023 (U16) | JMC - Trinity Randpark Ridge 2025 (B) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Hattingh, T (Tiaan) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Ekurhuleni Open 2024 (B) | 2024 D6 Team Finals (U15) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Maharaj, A (Arya) | 2 | 2 | 0 | JMC Helpmekaar 2025 (B) | JMC Closed 2025 (B) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Pienaar, I (Ian) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2024 D6 Teams (Pool A U15) | 2024 D6 Team Finals (U15) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Msibi, S (Sibusiso) | 2 | 1 | 1 | JMC Helpmekaar 2025 (B) | 2025 Gauteng Top Schools Teams (U17) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Gemmell, Z (Zac) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2 2023 (U16) | JMC - Trinity Randpark Ridge 2025 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Hattingh, T (Tiaan) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Ekurhuleni Open 2024 (B) | 2024 D6 Team Finals (U15) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Waring, C (Caydence) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Ekurhuleni Springs Open 4 March 2023 (D) | 2025 Chris Greyling Open Chess Tournament (C) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Gudladona, KP (Kartikeya Praneeth) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2026 JMC Kick off Tournament (B) | JMC Trinityhouse Little Falls (B) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Msibi, S (Sibusiso) | 2 | 1 | 1 | JMC Helpmekaar 2025 (B) | 2025 Gauteng Top Schools Teams (U17) | Details |