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Christopher Russell
1120132089Cape Town (WCT)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1352.8 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 975.6 |
| Highest | 1475.6 (2024-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 2 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0.72 |
| SWe | -0.72 |
| Temp +/- | -23.1 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1289.1 |
| Final +/- | -23.1 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1329.7 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 975.6 |
| Highest | 1475.6 (2024-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1341.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 984.3 |
| Highest | 1497.4 (2023-05-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 108.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 2 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0.74 |
| SWe | -0.74 |
| Temp +/- | -23.7 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1271.9 |
| Final +/- | -23.7 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1317.5 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 984.3 |
| Highest | 1497.4 (2023-05-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 108.5 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1391 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 895.3 |
| Highest | 1395.3 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 125.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1273.3 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1391 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 895.3 |
| Highest | 1395.3 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 125.5 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1167.1 |
| 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 | 1167.1 |
| 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 | CTCF League 2026 (C) | Classical | 2026-08-01 | 2026-09-20 | Cape Town (WCT) | 11 | 1352.8 | 2 | 0 | 1047.1 | -23.1 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Western Cape Schools - Top Schools 2026 (U15 Mix) | Standard | 2026-08-29 | 2026-08-30 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1335.5 | 6 | 3 | 1429 | 17.3 | Details |
| 2 | Cape Winelands - Top Schools 2026 (U15 Mix) | Rapid | 2026-07-25 | 2026-07-25 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1401 | 4 | 3 | 1383.7 | 3.5 | Details |
| 3 | South African Open Championship 2026 (Intermediate) | Classical | 2026-06-28 | 2026-07-05 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 1401 | 8 | 3 | 1171.5 | -68.7 | Details |
| 4 | South African Open Championship 2026 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06-27 | Cape Town (WCT) | 9 | 1401 | 9 | 4.5 | 1463 | 2.6 | Details |
| 5 | CTCF Open Championship 2026 (Intermediate) | Classical | 2026-06-13 | 2026-06-14 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1436.1 | 6 | 3 | 1279 | -35.1 | Details |
| 6 | UWC Chess Club Open Rapid 2026 (Junior) | Rapid | 2026-05-02 | 2026-05-02 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1452.2 | 6 | 4 | 1471.5 | 2.5 | Details |
| 7 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2026 (U14) | Standard | 2026-04-25 | 2026-04-26 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1452.2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1325.4 | -18.7 | Details |
| 8 | Cape Winelands Schools - Prestige 2026 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-21 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1475.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1378.3 | -13.9 | Details |
| 9 | Cape Winelands Open Rapid 2026 (Advanced) | Rapid | 2026-03-14 | 2026-03-14 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1475.6 | 6 | 2 | 1386.7 | -9.5 | Details |
| 10 | Cape Winelands Schools - High School Trials 1 2026 (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Cape Winelands | 5 | 1475.6 | 5 | 4 | 1480.8 | 0.1 | Details |
| 11 | North District School Trials 2024 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2024-02-03 | 2024-02-03 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1472.7 | 5 | 4 | 1483.4 | 2 | Details |
| 12 | CT Metro District North Top Schools Chess 2023 (U11 Mixed) | Rapid | 2023-07-29 | 2023-07-29 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1472.5 | 4 | 3 | 1474.6 | 0.2 | Details |
| 13 | WP Closed 2023 (U12) | Standard | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-17 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1464.1 | 6 | 4.5 | 1506.5 | 5.4 | Details |
| 14 | Western Cape PS Individuals 2023 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-06 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1446.2 | 6 | 5 | 1597.8 | 17.9 | Details |
| 15 | Steinitz Open 2023 (U12) | Rapid | 2023-05-27 | 2023-05-27 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1446.2 | 5 | 3 | 1318.4 | -6.6 | Details |
| 16 | Cape Town Metro Schools Chess Closed Individuals 2023 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-04 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1436.6 | 5 | 4 | 1502 | 5.8 | Details |
| 17 | North District School Trials 2023 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-04 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1420.6 | 6 | 5 | 1540.1 | 14.3 | Details |
| 18 | Laerskool Welgemoed Rapid 2023 (U12) | Rapid | 2023-02-11 | 2023-02-11 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1420.6 | 6 | 4 | 1365.5 | -4 | Details |
| 19 | Western Cape Top Schools 2022 (U11 Mix) | Standard | 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-17 | Overberg (WOS) | 5 | 1363.8 | 5 | 5 | 1691.5 | 31.4 | Details |
| 20 | South African Open 2022 (U12) | Standard | 2022-07-11 | 2022-07-13 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1341.1 | 6 | 4 | 1486.8 | 17.6 | Details |
| 21 | South African Open 2022 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-14 | Cape Town (WCT) | 10 | 1341.1 | 8 | 1.5 | 1099.8 | -8.2 | Details |
| 22 | Curro Durbanville Chess Open Rapid 2022 (U12) | Rapid | 2022-07-02 | 2022-07-02 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1341.1 | 5 | 3 | 1393.8 | 2.9 | Details |
| 23 | WP Closed 2022 (U12) | Standard | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-16 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1266.9 | 6 | 4 | 1407.5 | 17.3 | Details |
| 24 | Stellenberg Chess Championship 2022 (U12) | Rapid | 2022-06-25 | 2022-06-25 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1266.9 | 6 | 5 | 1551.3 | 24.3 | Details |
| 25 | Steinitz Open 2022 (D) | Standard | 2022-05-21 | 2022-05-22 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1272.8 | 6 | 3 | 1204.6 | -8 | Details |
| 26 | CTCA Rapid Masters @ Kraaifontein Library 2022 (Junior) | Rapid | 2022-05-14 | 2022-05-14 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1272.8 | 6 | 4 | 1357.2 | 4.7 | Details |
| 27 | Drakenstein Pioneers Open 2022 (B) | Standard | 2022-03-26 | 2022-03-26 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1317.9 | 5 | 1.5 | 1066.7 | -25.1 | Details |
| 28 | Western Province Open 2022 (U12) | Standard | 2022-02-26 | 2022-02-27 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1188 | 6 | 4 | 1388.8 | 24.6 | Details |
| 29 | Laerskool Welgemoed 12th Annual Chess Challenge 2022 (U12) | Rapid | 2022-02-19 | 2022-02-19 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1188 | 5 | 3 | 1311.8 | 8.2 | Details |
| 30 | Cape Winelands Open 2022 (U12) | Standard | 2022-02-12 | 2022-02-13 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1188 | 6 | 4.5 | 1449 | 32.2 | Details |
| 31 | Kraaifontein Open 2022 (U10) | Standard | 2022-01-08 | 2022-01-09 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1150.3 | 6 | 3 | 1209.5 | 7.2 | Details |
| 32 | Curro Durbanville Chess Trials 2022 (U11) | Rapid | 2022-01-21 | 2022-01-22 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1150.3 | 5 | 2.5 | 1310 | 11.7 | Details |
| 33 | Kraaifontein Rapid 2021 (Beginner) | Rapid | 2021-12-11 | 2021-12-12 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1183.7 | 5 | 1 | 940.9 | -16.8 | Details |
| 34 | 2020 Welgemoed Chess Challenge (U10) | Rapid | 2020-02-29 | 2020-02-29 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 2 | 1091.4 | -8.2 | 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 | 62 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Draws | 13 |
| Losses | 24 |
| White | 31 |
| Black | 31 |
| White wins | 12 |
| Black wins | 13 |
| Score | 31.5 |
| Percent | 50.8 |
| Dp | 6.9 |
| AOR | 1355.9 |
| Performance | 1362.7 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 196 |
| Wins | 106 |
| Draws | 18 |
| Losses | 72 |
| White | 100 |
| Black | 96 |
| White wins | 57 |
| Black wins | 49 |
| Score | 115 |
| Percent | 58.7 |
| Dp | 73.7 |
| AOR | 1289.1 |
| Performance | 1362.9 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 4625 |
| Gender | 3844 |
| Age group | 689 |
| Gender/Age | 544 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 1434 |
| Gender | 1132 |
| Age group | 208 |
| Gender/Age | 153 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 670 |
| Gender | 553 |
| Age group | 82 |
| Gender/Age | 63 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 4351 |
| Gender | 3590 |
| Age group | 678 |
| Gender/Age | 529 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 1295 |
| Gender | 999 |
| Age group | 201 |
| Gender/Age | 146 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 615 |
| Gender | 497 |
| Age group | 78 |
| Gender/Age | 58 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 1067 |
| Gender | 915 |
| Age group | 170 |
| Gender/Age | 135 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 499 |
| Gender | 421 |
| Age group | 75 |
| Gender/Age | 61 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 213 |
| Gender | 197 |
| Age group | 29 |
| Gender/Age | 28 |
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 | 62 |
| Score | 31.5 |
| Percent | 50.8 |
| Aor | 1355.9 |
| Dp | 6.9 |
| Prat | 1362.7 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 62 |
| Score | 31.5 |
| Percent | 50.8 |
| Aor | 1355.9 |
| Dp | 6.9 |
| Prat | 1362.7 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 196 |
| Score | 115 |
| Percent | 58.7 |
| Aor | 1289.1 |
| Dp | 73.7 |
| Prat | 1362.9 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Priestley, L (Liam) | 3 | 3 | 0 | CTCA Rapid Masters @ Kraaifontein Library 2022 (Junior) | Stellenberg Chess Championship 2022 (U12) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Wilson, EM (Emlyn Marissa) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Kraaifontein Rapid 2021 (Beginner) | Kraaifontein Open 2022 (U10) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Weideman, J (Janko) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Kraaifontein Open 2022 (U10) | South African Open 2022 (U12) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Braaf, J (Jordan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Curro Durbanville Chess Trials 2022 (U11) | Laerskool Welgemoed 12th Annual Chess Challenge 2022 (U12) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Osborne, H (Hannah) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Western Province Open 2022 (U12) | WP Closed 2022 (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | De La Rey, C (Callum) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Cape Winelands Open 2022 (U12) | South African Open Championship 2026 (Intermediate) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Goosen, C (Chris) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Cape Winelands Schools - High School Trials 1 2026 (U15 Boys) | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2026 (U14) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Weideman, J (Janko) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Kraaifontein Open 2022 (U10) | South African Open 2022 (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Strydom, H (Henroux) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Cape Winelands Open 2022 (U12) | Western Province Open 2022 (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Osborne, H (Hannah) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Western Province Open 2022 (U12) | WP Closed 2022 (U12) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Wilson, EM (Emlyn Marissa) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Kraaifontein Rapid 2021 (Beginner) | Curro Durbanville Chess Trials 2022 (U11) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Sher, J (Jonah) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Laerskool Welgemoed 12th Annual Chess Challenge 2022 (U12) | Steinitz Open 2023 (U12) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Priestley, L (Liam) | 2 | 2 | 0 | CTCA Rapid Masters @ Kraaifontein Library 2022 (Junior) | Stellenberg Chess Championship 2022 (U12) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Braaf, J (Jordan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Curro Durbanville Chess Trials 2022 (U11) | Laerskool Welgemoed 12th Annual Chess Challenge 2022 (U12) | Details |