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Awothando Ndabambi
1100315722Buffalo City (EBC)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1596.5 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1096.5 |
| Highest | 1596.5 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 94 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 3 |
| We | 4.38 |
| SWe | -1.16 |
| Temp +/- | -37.1 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1453.1 |
| Final +/- | -37.1 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1559.4 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1096.5 |
| Highest | 1596.5 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 94.3 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1575 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1075 |
| Highest | 1575 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 97.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 3 |
| We | 4.33 |
| SWe | -1.33 |
| Temp +/- | -42.7 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1435.4 |
| Final +/- | -42.7 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1532.3 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1075 |
| Highest | 1575 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 97.2 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1360.2 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 860.2 |
| Highest | 1360.2 (2026-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 132 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1360.2 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 860.2 |
| Highest | 1360.2 (2026-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 132 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1200 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2025-03-01) |
| 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 (2025-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 165.8 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | EC Schools Chess Championships 2026 (U17 Boys) | Standard | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-10 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1596.5 | 5 | 3 | 1202.5 | -37.1 | Details |
| 2 | Buffalo City Open 2026 (B) | Standard | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-03 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1596.5 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | Eastern Cape Closed Championship 2026 (U18 Open) | Standard | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-26 | Sarah Baartman (ESB) | 6 | 1596.5 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 Buffalo City Closed (U18 Boys) | Standard | 2026-08-08 | 2026-08-08 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1596.5 | 5 | 4 | 1698.2 | 22.8 | Details |
| 2 | Nova Knights Chess Tourament 2026 | Rapid | 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-15 | Chris Hani (ECH) | 5 | 1539.9 | 5 | 5 | 1724.3 | 20.5 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 Buffalo City Chess Trials 5 (U18) | Standard | 2026-07-11 | 2026-07-11 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1539.9 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | Chris Hani Trial 2 2026 (U16) | Standard | 2026-03-25 | 2026-03-25 | Chris Hani (ECH) | 5 | 1520 | 5 | 5 | 1665.4 | 19.9 | Details |
| 5 | Checkmate Carnival Fundraiser 2026 (B) | Rapid | 2026-04-25 | 2026-04-25 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 6 | 1524.9 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | Eastern Cape Open 2026 (U16-U20 Boys) | Standard | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-12 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1524.9 | 6 | 3 | 1501.5 | -4.9 | Details |
| 7 | 3rd Annual WSC-ELIDZ Chess Extravaganza 2026 (B) | Standard | 2026-03-14 | 2026-03-14 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1524.9 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | 2026 Buffalo City Chess Trials 3 (U18) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-21 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1495 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | Chris Hani Trials 2026 (U16) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Chris Hani (ECH) | 5 | 1495 | 5 | 5 | 1628 | 20.2 | Details |
| 10 | Grey College Team Championship 2026 (B) | Standard | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-21 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1494.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1441.6 | -4.7 | Details |
| 11 | 2026 Buffalo City Chess Trials 1 (U18) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-07 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1494.6 | 4 | 3 | 1557.8 | 3.2 | Details |
| 12 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U16 Open) | Classical | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1447.4 | 6 | 3 | 1474.5 | 3.8 | Details |
| 13 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U16 Open) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1447.4 | 6 | 4 | 1670.1 | 26.1 | Details |
| 14 | Paarl Boys' High School Chess Festival 2025 (C) | Standard | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-18 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1460.8 | 6 | 4.5 | 1433.5 | -2.8 | Details |
| 15 | BC Open 2025 (U16+U18) | Rapid | 2025-10-04 | 2025-10-04 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1460.8 | 6 | 3.5 | 1560 | 7.6 | Details |
| 16 | Buffalo City Chess Clubs League 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-09-20 | 2025-09-20 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 6 | 1408.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | EC Closed 2025 (U16 Open) | Standard | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-07 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1408.8 | 6 | 3.5 | 1571.3 | 21.4 | Details |
| 18 | Buffalo City Chess Junior Closed 2025 (U16 Open) | Standard | 2025-08-16 | 2025-08-16 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1393.9 | 4 | 2.5 | 1474 | 6.3 | Details |
| 19 | 3rd Chess Vikings Open Championship 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-02 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1393.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 3 (U16) | Standard | 2025-05-10 | 2025-05-10 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1277.9 | 4 | 3 | 1531.3 | 19.8 | Details |
| 21 | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 2 (U16) | Standard | 2025-04-12 | 2025-04-12 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1243.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 1448.2 | 19.3 | Details |
| 22 | Vikings Classical March 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-03-15 | 2025-03-15 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1226.9 | 5 | 2.5 | 1313.7 | 9.1 | Details |
| 23 | Rapid Feb 2nd Leg 2025 (U16-Adult) | Rapid | 2025-02-22 | 2025-02-22 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1200 | 7 | 5 | 1473.3 | 15.1 | Details |
| 24 | Rapid Feb Leg 1 2025 (U16) | Rapid | 2025-02-15 | 2025-02-15 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1200 | 7 | 3 | 1174.5 | -1.7 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 5 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Black | 3 |
| White wins | 1 |
| Black wins | 2 |
| Score | 3 |
| Percent | 60 |
| Dp | 85 |
| AOR | 1117.5 |
| Performance | 1202.5 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 40 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Black | 22 |
| White wins | 11 |
| Black wins | 16 |
| Score | 30.5 |
| Percent | 76.2 |
| Dp | 223.1 |
| AOR | 1327.9 |
| Performance | 1551 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 102 |
| Wins | 59 |
| Draws | 19 |
| Losses | 24 |
| White | 49 |
| Black | 53 |
| White wins | 27 |
| Black wins | 32 |
| Score | 68.5 |
| Percent | 67.2 |
| Dp | 145.8 |
| AOR | 1350.8 |
| Performance | 1496.7 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 1119 |
| Gender | 1025 |
| Age group | 121 |
| Gender/Age | 110 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 116 |
| Gender | 109 |
| Age group | 20 |
| Gender/Age | 20 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 44 |
| Gender | 40 |
| Age group | 9 |
| Gender/Age | 9 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 1161 |
| Gender | 1048 |
| Age group | 131 |
| Gender/Age | 117 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 115 |
| Gender | 106 |
| Age group | 20 |
| Gender/Age | 20 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 47 |
| Gender | 42 |
| Age group | 10 |
| Gender/Age | 10 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 1334 |
| Gender | 1133 |
| Age group | 179 |
| Gender/Age | 155 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 117 |
| Gender | 101 |
| Age group | 21 |
| Gender/Age | 17 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 48 |
| Gender | 38 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
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 | 5 |
| Score | 3 |
| Percent | 60 |
| Aor | 1117.5 |
| Dp | 85 |
| Prat | 1202.5 |
Performance ()
| Games | 40 |
| Score | 30.5 |
| Percent | 76.2 |
| Aor | 1327.9 |
| Dp | 223.1 |
| Prat | 1551 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 52 |
| Score | 37.5 |
| Percent | 72.1 |
| Aor | 1367.9 |
| Dp | 188 |
| Prat | 1555.9 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 102 |
| Score | 68.5 |
| Percent | 67.2 |
| Aor | 1350.8 |
| Dp | 145.8 |
| Prat | 1496.7 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Zumani, L (Liyanda) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Rapid Feb Leg 1 2025 (U16) | Buffalo City Chess Junior Closed 2025 (U16 Open) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Willem, M (Mawande) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Rapid Feb 2nd Leg 2025 (U16-Adult) | Vikings Classical March 2025 (B) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Njenjesi, L (Lukhanyiso) | 2 | 1 | 1 | BC Open 2025 (U16+U18) | 2026 Buffalo City Closed (U18 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Peter, A (Achuma) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Rapid Feb 2nd Leg 2025 (U16-Adult) | BC Open 2025 (U16+U18) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Mbewe, T (Tatenda) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Rapid Feb 2nd Leg 2025 (U16-Adult) | BC Open 2025 (U16+U18) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Kingon, J (Jonah) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 2 (U16) | Eastern Cape Open 2026 (U16-U20 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Zumani, L (Liyanda) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 3 (U16) | Buffalo City Chess Junior Closed 2025 (U16 Open) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Blandy, L (Levi) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U16 Open) | Eastern Cape Open 2026 (U16-U20 Boys) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Peter, A (Achuma) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Rapid Feb 2nd Leg 2025 (U16-Adult) | BC Open 2025 (U16+U18) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Mbewe, T (Tatenda) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Rapid Feb 2nd Leg 2025 (U16-Adult) | BC Open 2025 (U16+U18) | Details |