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Matthew Niemand
1100191667West Coast (WCU)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1655 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1155 |
| Highest | 1655 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 87 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 2.5 |
| We | 3.41 |
| SWe | -0.76 |
| Temp +/- | -21.2 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1561.5 |
| Final +/- | -21.2 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1633.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1155 |
| Highest | 1655 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 86.7 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1652.1 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1153.6 |
| Highest | 1653.6 (2026-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 86.9 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 2.5 |
| We | 3.57 |
| SWe | -1.07 |
| Temp +/- | -29.9 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1561.5 |
| Final +/- | -29.9 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1622.2 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1153.6 |
| Highest | 1653.6 (2026-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 86.9 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1394.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 911.6 |
| Highest | 1468.6 (2024-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 113.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1160.7 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1394.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 911.6 |
| Highest | 1468.6 (2024-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 113.1 |
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 | Western Cape Schools - Top Schools 2026 (U17 Mix) | Standard | 2026-08-29 | 2026-08-30 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1655 | 5 | 2.5 | 1491 | -21.2 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Eden Top Schools 2026 (U17 Mix) | Standard | 2026-08-01 | 2026-08-01 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1655 | 5 | 4 | 1573.5 | 1.4 | Details |
| 2 | Kwaggas Topskole 2026 (U17) | Standard | 2026-05-09 | 2026-05-09 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1580 | 5 | 5 | 1833.2 | 38.7 | Details |
| 3 | Eden Chess Trials 2 2026 (U18 Boys) | Standard | 2026-05-23 | 2026-05-23 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1580 | 5 | 3.5 | 1620.6 | 5.4 | Details |
| 4 | 2026 WCSC HS Individual Championship (U18 Boys) | Standard | 2026-05-02 | 2026-05-03 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1577.3 | 6 | 4 | 1590.4 | 2.7 | Details |
| 5 | Eden Schools Trials 1 2026 (U18 Boys) | Standard | 2026-03-14 | 2026-03-14 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1486.3 | 5 | 4 | 1678.7 | 25.4 | Details |
| 6 | George Trials 3 2026 (U17 Boys) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1486.3 | 4 | 3.5 | 1667 | 22.8 | Details |
| 7 | George Trials 2 2026 (U17 Boys) | Standard | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1457.6 | 5 | 4 | 1633.6 | 17.9 | Details |
| 8 | Lower West Coast Top Schools 2025 (U17) | Rapid | 2025-06-14 | 2025-06-14 | West Coast (WCU) | 6 | 1467.7 | 6 | 2 | 1373.7 | -6.3 | Details |
| 9 | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-27 | West Coast (WCU) | 6 | 1432.9 | 6 | 3.5 | 1599.2 | 19.4 | Details |
| 10 | West Coast Schools Chess Prestige 2025 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-08 | West Coast (WCU) | 6 | 1370.8 | 6 | 5 | 1665.1 | 34.5 | Details |
| 11 | Lower West Coast Prestige 2025 (U15 Boys) | Rapid | 2025-02-22 | 2025-02-22 | West Coast (WCU) | 5 | 1359.8 | 5 | 4 | 1436.8 | 6.2 | Details |
| 12 | West Coast Grand Challange League 2024 (HS Champions) | Rapid | 2024-10-26 | 2024-10-26 | West Coast (WCU) | 5 | 1365.9 | 5 | 2.5 | 1309.8 | -3.4 | Details |
| 13 | Basil Ellman Annual Rapid 2024 (Elite) | Rapid | 2024-06-08 | 2024-06-08 | West Coast (WCU) | 5 | 1359.8 | 5 | 2.5 | 1415.8 | 3.4 | Details |
| 14 | Lower West Top Schools 2024 (U18) | Rapid | 2024-05-11 | 2024-05-11 | West Coast (WCU) | 5 | 1311.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 1532.5 | 13.5 | Details |
| 15 | Western Cape HS Individuals Championship 2024 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-22 | Overberg (WOS) | 6 | 1258.6 | 6 | 3.5 | 1511.6 | 29.4 | Details |
| 16 | West Coast Schools Chess Prestige Championships 2024 (U15 Boys) | Rapid | 2024-02-24 | 2024-02-24 | West Coast (WCU) | 5 | 1216 | 5 | 4 | 1557.2 | 23.7 | Details |
| 17 | Lower West Coast Schools Chess Prestige 2024 (U15 Boys) | Rapid | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-17 | West Coast (WCU) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 3 | 1354.8 | 10.4 | Details |
| 18 | Longacres Top 10 Battle January 2024 | Rapid | 2024-01-27 | 2024-01-27 | West Coast (WCU) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 4 | 1436.2 | 8.9 | 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 | 40 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Black | 19 |
| White wins | 16 |
| Black wins | 11 |
| Score | 30.5 |
| Percent | 76.2 |
| Dp | 223.1 |
| AOR | 1410.9 |
| Performance | 1634.1 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 98 |
| Wins | 60 |
| Draws | 14 |
| Losses | 24 |
| White | 51 |
| Black | 47 |
| White wins | 35 |
| Black wins | 25 |
| Score | 67 |
| Percent | 68.4 |
| Dp | 156.1 |
| AOR | 1384.1 |
| Performance | 1540.2 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 752 |
| Gender | 702 |
| Age group | 77 |
| Gender/Age | 72 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 216 |
| Gender | 198 |
| Age group | 21 |
| Gender/Age | 21 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 6 |
| Gender | 6 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 723 |
| Gender | 675 |
| Age group | 74 |
| Gender/Age | 69 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 204 |
| Gender | 186 |
| Age group | 19 |
| Gender/Age | 19 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 6 |
| Gender | 6 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 1026 |
| Gender | 887 |
| Age group | 137 |
| Gender/Age | 122 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 469 |
| Gender | 400 |
| Age group | 68 |
| Gender/Age | 59 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 79 |
| Gender | 60 |
| Age group | 18 |
| Gender/Age | 16 |
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 | 40 |
| Score | 30.5 |
| Percent | 76.2 |
| Aor | 1410.9 |
| Dp | 223.1 |
| Prat | 1634.1 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 40 |
| Score | 30.5 |
| Percent | 76.2 |
| Aor | 1410.9 |
| Dp | 223.1 |
| Prat | 1634.1 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 98 |
| Score | 67 |
| Percent | 68.4 |
| Aor | 1384.1 |
| Dp | 156.1 |
| Prat | 1540.2 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Schroeder, L (Liam) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Lower West Coast Schools Chess Prestige 2024 (U15 Boys) | Lower West Coast Top Schools 2025 (U17) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Farmer, J (Jaydean) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Basil Ellman Annual Rapid 2024 (Elite) | Lower West Coast Top Schools 2025 (U17) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Muller, K (Kieran) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Western Cape HS Individuals Championship 2024 (U15 Boys) | George Trials 2 2026 (U17 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Jafta, L (Levi) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Eden Chess Trials 2 2026 (U18 Boys) | Eden Top Schools 2026 (U17 Mix) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Nicholson, A (Axel) | 2 | 0 | 2 | George Trials 2 2026 (U17 Boys) | George Trials 3 2026 (U17 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Nicholson, A (Axel) | 2 | 0 | 2 | George Trials 2 2026 (U17 Boys) | George Trials 3 2026 (U17 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Petersen, S (Shenwin) | 2 | 2 | 0 | George Trials 3 2026 (U17 Boys) | Kwaggas Topskole 2026 (U17) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Muller, K (Kieran) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Western Cape HS Individuals Championship 2024 (U15 Boys) | George Trials 2 2026 (U17 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Jafta, L (Levi) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Eden Chess Trials 2 2026 (U18 Boys) | Eden Top Schools 2026 (U17 Mix) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Schroeder, L (Liam) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Lower West Coast Schools Chess Prestige 2024 (U15 Boys) | Lower West Coast Top Schools 2025 (U17) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Farmer, J (Jaydean) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Basil Ellman Annual Rapid 2024 (Elite) | Lower West Coast Top Schools 2025 (U17) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Adams, J (Jenito) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Lower West Coast Schools Chess Prestige 2024 (U15 Boys) | Lower West Coast Prestige 2025 (U15 Boys) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Swarts, R (Rudigar) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Lower West Coast Top Schools 2025 (U17) | Lower West Coast Top Schools 2025 (U17) | Details |