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Erik De Waal
1090138806Cape Winelands (WCW)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1598.2 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1111.7 |
| Highest | 1611.7 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 92 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 6 |
| Score | 2.5 |
| We | 5.41 |
| SWe | -1.58 |
| Temp +/- | -44.3 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1346.4 |
| Final +/- | -44.3 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1553.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1111.7 |
| Highest | 1611.7 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 92.2 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1571.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1105.9 |
| Highest | 1605.9 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 93 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1492.8 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1571.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1105.9 |
| Highest | 1605.9 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 93 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1510.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1010.1 |
| Highest | 1510.1 (2026-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 106.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 6 |
| Score | 2.5 |
| We | 5.28 |
| SWe | -2.78 |
| Temp +/- | -89.1 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1382 |
| Final +/- | -89.1 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1421.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1010.1 |
| Highest | 1510.1 (2026-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 106.6 |
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 |
| 1 | The Nautilus Chess Tournament 2026 (U17+U19 Boys) | Rapid | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-19 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1598.2 | 6 | 2.5 | 1070 | -44.3 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Western Cape Schools - Top Schools 2026 (U19 Mix) | Standard | 2026-08-29 | 2026-08-30 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1605.1 | 6 | 2.5 | 1563.5 | -6.9 | Details |
| 2 | Cape Winelands - Top Schools 2026 (U19 Mix) | Rapid | 2026-07-25 | 2026-07-25 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1591.1 | 5 | 5 | 1706.3 | 14 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 WCSC HS Individual Championship (U18 Boys) | Standard | 2026-05-02 | 2026-05-03 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1611.7 | 6 | 3 | 1484.8 | -20.6 | Details |
| 4 | Cape Winelands Schools - Prestige 2026 (U18 Boys) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-21 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1595.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 1553.2 | -7.2 | Details |
| 5 | Cape Winelands Schools - High School Trials 1 2026 (U18 Boys) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Cape Winelands | 5 | 1595.2 | 5 | 4.5 | 1710.4 | 17.3 | Details |
| 6 | Grey College Team Championship 2026 (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-21 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1593.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1596 | 1 | Details |
| 7 | WCSC Kings & Queens 2025 (Kings) | Rapid | 2025-11-29 | 2025-11-29 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1576.6 | 4 | 3.5 | 1816.4 | 14.2 | Details |
| 8 | Paarl Boys' High School Chess Festival 2025 (Elite) | Standard | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-18 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1562.1 | 6 | 3.5 | 1646.9 | 10 | Details |
| 9 | Western Cape Schools - Top Schools 2025 (U19) | Standard | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-07 | Overberg (WOS) | 6 | 1503.3 | 6 | 6 | 1776.4 | 32.2 | Details |
| 10 | Cape Winelands Top Schools 2025 (U17+U19) | Rapid | 2025-08-23 | 2025-08-23 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1497.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1552 | 3.7 | Details |
| 11 | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U17 Boys) | Standard | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-27 | West Coast (WCU) | 6 | 1468.1 | 6 | 3.5 | 1608.1 | 16.3 | Details |
| 12 | Cape Winelands Schools Prestige 2025 (U17 Boys) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-08 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1457.4 | 5 | 3.5 | 1532.2 | 6.6 | Details |
| 13 | Grey College Team Championship 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-22 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1441 | 5 | 3.5 | 1505 | 5.7 | Details |
| 14 | Cape Winelands Schools - Trials 1 2025 (U17 Boys) | Standard | 2025-02-08 | 2025-02-08 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1441 | 5 | 4 | 1491.9 | 4.5 | Details |
| 15 | Paarl Boys' High Chess Festival 2024 | Standard | 2024-10-04 | 2024-10-05 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1463 | 6 | 4 | 1227.2 | -13.8 | Details |
| 16 | Western Cape Top Schools Championship 2024 (U15 Mixed) | Standard | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-01 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1424.8 | 6 | 5 | 1628.5 | 23.9 | Details |
| 17 | Cape Winelands - Top Schools 2024 (U15 Mixed) | Standard | 2024-07-27 | 2024-07-27 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1428.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 1399.7 | -2.3 | Details |
| 18 | Western Cape HS Individuals Championship 2024 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | Overberg (WOS) | 6 | 1355.8 | 6 | 3.5 | 1511.6 | 18.1 | Details |
| 19 | Cape Winelands Schools - Prestige 2024 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-02 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1355.8 | 4 | 2.5 | 1484.2 | 10.1 | Details |
| 20 | Cape Winelands Schools - HS Trials 1 2024 (U15 Boys) | Rapid | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-17 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1324 | 6 | 4 | 1514.2 | 17.6 | Details |
| 21 | Paarl Boys High Chess Festival 2023 (2nd Division) | Standard | 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-14 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1294.6 | 5 | 4 | 1450 | 14.6 | Details |
| 22 | Western Cape Top Schools 2023 (U15 Mixed) | Standard | 2023-09-02 | 2023-09-03 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1288 | 3 | 2 | 1360.8 | 3.7 | Details |
| 23 | CW Top Schools 2023 (U15 Mix) | Rapid | 2023-08-26 | 2023-08-26 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1268.5 | 2 | 2 | 1671.3 | 10.8 | Details |
| 24 | Cape Winelands Open 2023 (Intermediate) | Standard | 2023-07-22 | 2023-07-23 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1264.1 | 6 | 3 | 1283.1 | 2.3 | Details |
| 25 | Cape Winelands Schools Prestige 2023 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2023-03-11 | 2023-03-11 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1257.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 1289.4 | 3.8 | Details |
| 26 | Cape Winelands Schools Chess - Trials 1 2023 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2023-02-25 | 2023-02-25 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1236.3 | 5 | 3 | 1349.2 | 11.6 | Details |
| 27 | Stellenbosch Primary 2022 (U13) | Rapid | 2022-08-13 | 2022-08-13 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1203.3 | 6 | 4.5 | 1418.9 | 18.4 | Details |
| 28 | 2022 East Dist Individuals (U13) | Rapid | 2022-03-12 | 2022-03-12 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1200 | 6 | 3 | 1215 | 1.5 | 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 | 38 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Draws | 11 |
| Losses | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Black | 18 |
| White wins | 9 |
| Black wins | 10 |
| Score | 24.5 |
| Percent | 64.5 |
| Dp | 123 |
| AOR | 1391.1 |
| Performance | 1514.2 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 150 |
| Wins | 90 |
| Draws | 22 |
| Losses | 38 |
| White | 79 |
| Black | 71 |
| White wins | 51 |
| Black wins | 39 |
| Score | 101 |
| Percent | 67.3 |
| Dp | 147.3 |
| AOR | 1343.3 |
| Performance | 1490.6 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 1105 |
| Gender | 1014 |
| Age group | 120 |
| Gender/Age | 109 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 319 |
| Gender | 288 |
| Age group | 33 |
| Gender/Age | 30 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 32 |
| Gender | 25 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 1185 |
| Gender | 1070 |
| Age group | 134 |
| Gender/Age | 120 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 339 |
| Gender | 296 |
| Age group | 35 |
| Gender/Age | 30 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 44 |
| Gender | 34 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 413 |
| Gender | 384 |
| Age group | 55 |
| Gender/Age | 53 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 189 |
| Gender | 175 |
| Age group | 29 |
| Gender/Age | 28 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 24 |
| Gender | 20 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
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 | 38 |
| Score | 24.5 |
| Percent | 64.5 |
| Aor | 1391.1 |
| Dp | 123 |
| Prat | 1514.2 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 42 |
| Score | 28 |
| Percent | 66.7 |
| Aor | 1401.3 |
| Dp | 141.7 |
| Prat | 1542.9 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 150 |
| Score | 101 |
| Percent | 67.3 |
| Aor | 1343.3 |
| Dp | 147.3 |
| Prat | 1490.6 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Jeppie, R (Riaad) | 4 | 1 | 3 | Cape Winelands Schools Chess - Trials 1 2023 (U15 Boys) | Cape Winelands Schools - High School Trials 1 2026 (U18 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Potgieter, W (Werne) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Cape Winelands Schools - Prestige 2024 (U15 Boys) | Cape Winelands Schools - Prestige 2026 (U18 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Henning, C (Chris) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U17 Boys) | Paarl Boys' High School Chess Festival 2025 (Elite) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Muller, K (Kieran) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Western Cape HS Individuals Championship 2024 (U15 Boys) | Western Cape Schools - Top Schools 2025 (U19) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Roos, A (Aleza) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Stellenbosch Primary 2022 (U13) | Cape Winelands - Top Schools 2026 (U19 Mix) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Jeppie, R (Riaad) | 4 | 1 | 3 | Cape Winelands Schools Chess - Trials 1 2023 (U15 Boys) | Cape Winelands Schools - High School Trials 1 2026 (U18 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Potgieter, W (Werne) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Cape Winelands Schools - Prestige 2024 (U15 Boys) | Cape Winelands Schools - Prestige 2026 (U18 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Van Niekerk, N (Nina) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Western Cape Top Schools Championship 2024 (U15 Mixed) | Paarl Boys' High School Chess Festival 2025 (Elite) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Henning, C (Chris) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U17 Boys) | Paarl Boys' High School Chess Festival 2025 (Elite) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Barnard, B (Benjamin) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Cape Winelands Schools - Prestige 2024 (U15 Boys) | Cape Winelands - Top Schools 2024 (U15 Mixed) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Swarts, T (Taloghan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | WCSC Kings & Queens 2025 (Kings) | WCSC Kings & Queens 2025 (Kings) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Faure, D (Douglas) | 2 | 1 | 1 | WCSC Kings & Queens 2025 (Kings) | WCSC Kings & Queens 2025 (Kings) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Roos, A (Aleza) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Stellenbosch Primary 2022 (U13) | Cape Winelands - Top Schools 2026 (U19 Mix) | Details |