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Michael Bester
1110151664Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1237.7 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 822.9 |
| Highest | 1331.8 (2024-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 137 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1025.6 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1237.7 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 822.9 |
| Highest | 1331.8 (2024-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 137.4 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1223.2 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 803.6 |
| Highest | 1384.4 (2024-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 127.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 954 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1223.2 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 803.6 |
| Highest | 1384.4 (2024-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 127.5 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1256.6 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 777.2 |
| Highest | 1277.2 (2025-05-05) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 148.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1163.1 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1256.6 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 777.2 |
| Highest | 1277.2 (2025-05-05) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 148.6 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1221.2 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 721.2 |
| Highest | 1221.2 (2025-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 160.9 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1221.2 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 721.2 |
| Highest | 1221.2 (2025-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 160.9 |
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 | Pearson Chess Festival 2026 (B) | Standard | 2026-02-27 | 2026-02-28 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1241.7 | 5 | 1 | 945 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | UCC Royal Cup 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-10-07 | 2025-11-05 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1240.3 | 1 | 1 | 1632.5 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | UCC Championship 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-19 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1244.6 | 2 | 0 | 957.9 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Rapid | 2025-07-08 | 2025-07-15 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1238.5 | 6 | 3 | 1311.3 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | UCC Rapid May 2025 | Rapid | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1237.1 | 2 | 0.5 | 1062 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | UCC Presidential Cup 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-04-08 | 2025-05-06 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1262.4 | 3 | 0.5 | 991 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | UCC Rapid Mar/Apr 2025 | Rapid | 2025-03-18 | 2025-04-01 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1249.1 | 2 | 2 | 1620.2 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | UCC Blitz March 2025 | Blitz | 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-11 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1243.9 | 3 | 2 | 1412.7 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | Pearson High Chess Festival 2025 (C) | Standard | 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-22 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1322.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | Uitenhage Chess Club Protea Cup 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-01-28 | 2025-02-25 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1322.9 | 4 | 1.5 | 1064.2 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | Pearson High Chess Festival 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-22 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1322.9 | 5 | 2 | 1087.2 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | UCC Club Champs 2024 (B) | Standard | 2024-10-08 | 2024-11-05 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1252.2 | 1 | 1 | 1562.6 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | George Suid Senior Skaaktoernooi 2024 | Rapid | 2024-10-26 | 2024-10-26 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1232.8 | 5 | 3 | 1446.7 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | NMBCU Top Schools 2024 (Senior Primary) | Rapid | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-12 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1232.8 | 5 | 2 | 1218.5 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | Rapid | 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-06 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1226.6 | 6 | 3.5 | 1284.9 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | Uitenhage Chess Club Rapid June 2024 | Rapid | 2024-06-18 | 2024-07-02 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1214.9 | 2 | 1 | 1500.9 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | Uitenhage Chess Club Presidential Cup 2024 (B) | Rapid | 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-14 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1214 | 4 | 2 | 1222.3 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | UCC Rapid April 2024 | Rapid | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-23 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1220.8 | 4 | 1.5 | 1124.2 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | UCC Protea Cup 2024 (B) | Standard | 2024-02-20 | 2024-03-26 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1190.2 | 2 | 2 | 1577.9 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | Uitenhage Chess Club Rapid January 2024 | Rapid | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-13 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1189.1 | 6 | 2 | 1222.5 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | UCC Club Champs 2023 (B) | Standard | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-21 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1150.6 | 4 | 3 | 1397.6 | 0 | Details |
| 22 | UCC Presidential Cup 2023 (B) | Standard | 2023-07-18 | 2023-08-15 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1124.7 | 3 | 2 | 1333.9 | 0 | Details |
| 23 | UCC Protea Cup 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-04-14 | 2023-05-30 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 8 | 1186.5 | 7 | 1 | 958.3 | 0 | Details |
| 24 | Uitenhage Chess Club Inaugural Rapid Tournament 2023 | Rapid | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-27 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1200 | 6 | 2 | 1086.6 | 0 | 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 | 5 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Black | 3 |
| White wins | 1 |
| Black wins | 0 |
| Score | 1 |
| Percent | 20 |
| Dp | -255 |
| AOR | 1200 |
| Performance | 945 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 88 |
| Wins | 37 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Losses | 46 |
| White | 41 |
| Black | 47 |
| White wins | 17 |
| Black wins | 20 |
| Score | 39.5 |
| Percent | 44.9 |
| Dp | -43.5 |
| AOR | 1256 |
| Performance | 1212.6 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 9215 |
| Gender | 7427 |
| Age group | 1683 |
| Gender/Age | 1283 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 900 |
| Gender | 748 |
| Age group | 172 |
| Gender/Age | 143 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 263 |
| Gender | 228 |
| Age group | 56 |
| Gender/Age | 51 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 8571 |
| Gender | 6785 |
| Age group | 1566 |
| Gender/Age | 1179 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 872 |
| Gender | 714 |
| Age group | 173 |
| Gender/Age | 141 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 238 |
| Gender | 204 |
| Age group | 52 |
| Gender/Age | 47 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 2817 |
| Gender | 2270 |
| Age group | 614 |
| Gender/Age | 462 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 274 |
| Gender | 234 |
| Age group | 51 |
| Gender/Age | 44 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 78 |
| Gender | 71 |
| Age group | 20 |
| Gender/Age | 17 |
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 | 5 |
| Score | 1 |
| Percent | 20 |
| Aor | 1200 |
| Dp | -255 |
| Prat | 945 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 24 |
| Score | 10 |
| Percent | 41.7 |
| Aor | 1267.3 |
| Dp | -70.8 |
| Prat | 1196.5 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 88 |
| Score | 39.5 |
| Percent | 44.9 |
| Aor | 1256 |
| Dp | -43.5 |
| Prat | 1212.6 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Bester, T (Thomas) | 4 | 1 | 3 | UCC Presidential Cup 2023 (B) | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Verwey, M (Malan) | 4 | 2 | 2 | UCC Club Champs 2023 (B) | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Wilson, T (Tharell) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Uitenhage Chess Club Protea Cup 2025 (A) | UCC Rapid Mar/Apr 2025 | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Hoogh, E (Ethan) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Uitenhage Chess Club Rapid January 2024 | UCC Club Champs 2024 (B) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Leonidas, S (Shanique) | 2 | 0 | 2 | UCC Blitz March 2025 | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Mackay, M (Mikhail) | 2 | 2 | 0 | UCC Protea Cup 2023 (A) | Uitenhage Chess Club Protea Cup 2025 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Hall, J (Joshua) | 2 | 1 | 1 | UCC Presidential Cup 2023 (B) | UCC Club Champs 2023 (B) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Hoogh, E (Ethan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | UCC Protea Cup 2024 (B) | UCC Club Champs 2024 (B) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Verwey, M (Malan) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Uitenhage Chess Club Rapid June 2024 | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Bester, T (Thomas) | 3 | 1 | 2 | UCC Rapid April 2024 | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Labercensie, D (Dante) | 2 | 0 | 2 | UCC Rapid May 2025 | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Henn, R (Robert) | 2 | 2 | 0 | UCC Rapid April 2024 | Uitenhage Chess Club Presidential Cup 2024 (B) | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Smile, O (Osakhe) | 2 | 2 | 0 | UCC Rapid April 2024 | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | Details |