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1110144411Ekurhuleni (GE)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1401.8 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 921.6 |
| Highest | 1421.6 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 121 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 8 |
| Score | 1 |
| We | 3.25 |
| SWe | -1.86 |
| Temp +/- | -59.7 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1203.2 |
| Final +/- | -59.7 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1342.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 921.6 |
| Highest | 1421.6 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 120.9 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1353.7 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 911.7 |
| Highest | 1427 (2024-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 120 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 8 |
| Score | 1 |
| We | 2.96 |
| SWe | -1.96 |
| Temp +/- | -62.8 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1230.8 |
| Final +/- | -62.8 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1290.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 911.7 |
| Highest | 1427 (2024-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 120 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1332.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 832.8 |
| Highest | 1332.8 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 137.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1221 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1332.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 832.8 |
| Highest | 1332.8 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 137.2 |
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 | Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026 (U16 Open) | Standard | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-17 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1401.8 | 4 | 1 | 1326.8 | -9.6 | Details |
| 2 | Ekurhuleni Closed 2026 (B) | Standard | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-19 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1401.8 | 4 | 0 | 1001 | -50.1 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | EN Teams 2026 (U17) | Rapid | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1401.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 1318.6 | -1.2 | Details |
| 2 | Edenvale Germiston Cluster 2026 (U15+U17) | Rapid | 2026-07-25 | 2026-07-25 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 3 | 1401.8 | 3 | 3 | 1617 | 16.7 | Details |
| 3 | Ekurhuleni Open 2026 (C) | Standard | 2026-05-23 | 2026-05-23 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1421.6 | 5 | 2 | 1265 | -23.2 | Details |
| 4 | Ekurhuleni 2nd Trial 2026 (C) | Standard | 2026-06-20 | 2026-06-20 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1421.6 | 5 | 3 | 1335.2 | -12.1 | Details |
| 5 | Ekurhuleni 1st Trial 2026 (C) | Standard | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-11 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1348.5 | 3 | 1 | 1251.7 | -9 | Details |
| 6 | Ekurhuleni North District Individuals 2026 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2026-05-09 | 2026-05-09 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1348.5 | 4 | 3 | 1676.7 | 46 | Details |
| 7 | Edenvale Germiston Cluster 2026 (U15 Boys) | Rapid | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-18 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1333.6 | 5 | 4 | 1455.9 | 14.9 | Details |
| 8 | Chess Power House Boksburg Open 2026 (B) | Standard | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1329.4 | 5 | 2 | 1362.6 | 4.1 | Details |
| 9 | Ekurhuleni 1st Standard Tournament 2026 (C) | Standard | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1332.1 | 4 | 1 | 1133.6 | -15.4 | Details |
| 10 | Gauteng Inter-Region at Emerald Resort 2025 (U16+18 Candidates) | Standard | 2025-12-06 | 2025-12-07 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1332.3 | 5 | 3 | 1395.5 | 6.2 | Details |
| 11 | EM Somcini Chess 2025 (U14 Boys) | Rapid | 2025-10-11 | 2025-10-11 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1333.5 | 5 | 3 | 1269.6 | -3.8 | Details |
| 12 | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (D) | Standard | 2025-09-21 | 2025-09-21 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1333.1 | 5 | 2.5 | 1265.7 | -7.1 | Details |
| 13 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (D) | Standard | 2025-06-21 | 2025-06-21 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1343.7 | 5 | 2.5 | 1227.3 | -12 | Details |
| 14 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (E) | Standard | 2025-05-24 | 2025-05-24 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1324.1 | 5 | 3 | 1442.8 | 10.8 | Details |
| 15 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2025 (F) | Standard | 2025-05-24 | 2025-05-24 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1324.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (C) | Classical | 2025-04-26 | 2025-05-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1324.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1324.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | East Rand Chess Club Open 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1345.6 | 5 | 2 | 1230.3 | -12 | Details |
| 19 | Gauteng Inter-Region at UJ 2024 (U14 Open) | Standard | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-08 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1387.9 | 5 | 1 | 1183.8 | -23.5 | Details |
| 20 | Gauteng Top Schools 2024 (U13 Open) | Standard | 2024-10-04 | 2024-10-04 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1366.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 1494.1 | 11.8 | Details |
| 21 | Ekurhuleni Chess Soncini Playoffs 2024 (Boys) | Rapid | 2024-09-14 | 2024-09-14 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1382.4 | 5 | 3 | 1256.6 | -9.3 | Details |
| 22 | Ekurhuleni North Schools Finals - Teams 2024 (U13 Open) | Standard | 2024-08-03 | 2024-08-03 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1382.4 | 5 | 3 | 1368.2 | -0.7 | Details |
| 23 | Ekurhuleni Trails 3 2024 (U14) | Standard | 2024-08-24 | 2024-08-24 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1382.4 | 5 | 3 | 1399.3 | 1.2 | Details |
| 24 | Ekurhuleni Trails 2 2024 (U14) | Standard | 2024-07-27 | 2024-07-27 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1306.7 | 5 | 4 | 1550.3 | 24.4 | Details |
| 25 | Ekurhuleni Trails 1 2024 (U14) | Standard | 2024-06-01 | 2024-06-01 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1283.4 | 5 | 3 | 1407.4 | 12.9 | Details |
| 26 | Ekurhuleni Open 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-04-06 | 2024-04-06 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1251.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 1440.8 | 17.6 | Details |
| 27 | Kempton Park Cluster Individuals 2024 (U13 Boys) | Rapid | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-02 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1245.4 | 5 | 3 | 1285 | 3.5 | Details |
| 28 | 2024 Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championship (U14C) | Standard | 2024-01-13 | 2024-01-14 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1248.4 | 4 | 2 | 1227.8 | -1.7 | Details |
| 29 | 2023 Ekurhuleni North District Schools Finals (U13) | Standard | 2023-07-29 | 2023-07-29 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1250.8 | 4 | 2 | 1232.3 | -1.5 | Details |
| 30 | Ekurhuleni North Schools Individual Finals 2023 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-12 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1245.4 | 5 | 3 | 1280.5 | 2.8 | Details |
| 31 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2 2023 (U14) | Standard | 2023-04-22 | 2023-04-22 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1266.3 | 5 | 2 | 1139.6 | -11.6 | Details |
| 32 | ACB Tournament 2022 (B) | Standard | 2022-10-08 | 2022-10-08 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1291.1 | 5 | 1.5 | 1141.2 | -13.9 | Details |
| 33 | 2022 Gauteng Schools Team Championships (U11 Open) | Standard | 2022-08-27 | 2022-08-27 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1197.9 | 5 | 4 | 1451 | 25.4 | Details |
| 34 | Ekurhuleni-North Schools Teams 2022 (U11) | Standard | 2022-08-06 | 2022-08-06 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1197.9 | 5 | 4 | 1478.1 | 26.6 | Details |
| 35 | ACB Invitation Chess Tournament 2022 (U11+U13) | Standard | 2022-06-11 | 2022-06-11 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1211.6 | 5 | 2 | 1125.9 | -7.6 | Details |
| 36 | Ekurhuleni-North Schools Finals Indiv 2022 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-13 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 3 | 1252.8 | 5.8 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 4 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Black | 2 |
| White wins | 1 |
| Black wins | 0 |
| Score | 1 |
| Percent | 25 |
| Dp | -212.5 |
| AOR | 1539.3 |
| Performance | 1326.8 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 47 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 23 |
| White | 23 |
| Black | 24 |
| White wins | 11 |
| Black wins | 12 |
| Score | 23.5 |
| Percent | 50 |
| Dp | 0 |
| AOR | 1337.1 |
| Performance | 1337.1 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 165 |
| Wins | 85 |
| Draws | 10 |
| Losses | 70 |
| White | 83 |
| Black | 82 |
| White wins | 42 |
| Black wins | 43 |
| Score | 90 |
| Percent | 54.5 |
| Dp | 38.6 |
| AOR | 1283.3 |
| Performance | 1321.9 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 3561 |
| Gender | 3014 |
| Age group | 479 |
| Gender/Age | 385 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 1224 |
| Gender | 1037 |
| Age group | 169 |
| Gender/Age | 132 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 201 |
| Gender | 161 |
| Age group | 35 |
| Gender/Age | 25 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 4072 |
| Gender | 3355 |
| Age group | 630 |
| Gender/Age | 496 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 1446 |
| Gender | 1205 |
| Age group | 228 |
| Gender/Age | 180 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 233 |
| Gender | 184 |
| Age group | 47 |
| Gender/Age | 34 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 1617 |
| Gender | 1365 |
| Age group | 260 |
| Gender/Age | 207 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 344 |
| Gender | 288 |
| Age group | 54 |
| Gender/Age | 41 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 115 |
| Gender | 86 |
| Age group | 21 |
| Gender/Age | 15 |
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 | 4 |
| Score | 1 |
| Percent | 25 |
| Aor | 1539.3 |
| Dp | -212.5 |
| Prat | 1326.8 |
Performance ()
| Games | 47 |
| Score | 23.5 |
| Percent | 50 |
| Aor | 1337.1 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 1337.1 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 52 |
| Score | 26.5 |
| Percent | 51 |
| Aor | 1334.6 |
| Dp | 8.2 |
| Prat | 1342.8 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 165 |
| Score | 90 |
| Percent | 54.5 |
| Aor | 1283.3 |
| Dp | 38.6 |
| Prat | 1321.9 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Voogt, R (Ruan) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2 2023 (U14) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (D) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Nel, Z (Zachery) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Kempton Park Cluster Individuals 2024 (U13 Boys) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (D) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | De Beer, K (Kayden) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Edenvale Germiston Cluster 2026 (U15 Boys) | Edenvale Germiston Cluster 2026 (U15+U17) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Chisango, T (Trafford) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Ekurhuleni Trails 1 2024 (U14) | East Rand Chess Club Open 2025 (B) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Msibi, S (Sibusiso) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Ekurhuleni North Schools Individual Finals 2023 (U13 Boys) | Ekurhuleni 1st Standard Tournament 2026 (C) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Voogt, R (Ruan) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Ekurhuleni Trials 2 2023 (U14) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (D) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | De Vries, G (Gideon) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (D) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (D) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Nengovhela, M (Manakela) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Ekurhuleni North District Individuals 2026 (U15 Boys) | Ekurhuleni 1st Trial 2026 (C) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Opperman, N (Naude) | 2 | 1 | 1 | ACB Tournament 2022 (B) | Ekurhuleni Open 2024 (C) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Mqungwana, A (Andy) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Ekurhuleni Trial 2 2025 (D) | Ekurhuleni Trial 4 2025 (D) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Holtzhausen, D (Daniel) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Edenvale Germiston Cluster 2026 (U15 Boys) | EN Teams 2026 (U17) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | De Beer, K (Kayden) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Edenvale Germiston Cluster 2026 (U15 Boys) | Edenvale Germiston Cluster 2026 (U15+U17) | Details |