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Hendrik van Niekerk (Henko) Brand
1120136511Sedibeng (GSV)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1583.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1123 |
| Highest | 1623 (2025-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 91 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1539.3 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1583.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1123 |
| Highest | 1623 (2025-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 90.8 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1560.3 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1089.4 |
| Highest | 1589.4 (2025-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 95.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1529.5 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1560.3 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1089.4 |
| Highest | 1589.4 (2025-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 95.2 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1476.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 976.2 |
| Highest | 1584.1 (2023-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 95.9 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1500.8 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1476.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 976.2 |
| Highest | 1584.1 (2023-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 95.9 |
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 | Hoerskool Drie Riviere Chess Open 07 March 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-03-07 | 2026-03-07 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1583.9 | 5 | 2.5 | 1514.6 | -8.4 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | EG Janesn Open 2026 (U15) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-07 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1591.1 | 5 | 4 | 1531.7 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | Gauteng Inter-Region at Emerald Resort 2025 (U14 Championship) | Standard | 2025-12-06 | 2025-12-07 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1564.9 | 5 | 3.5 | 1727 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | Queen's Gambit Chess Open 29 Nov 2025 (D) | Standard | 2025-11-29 | 2025-11-29 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1583.4 | 1 | 0 | 865.5 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | 2025 Sedibeng Municipality OR Tambo Soncini Chess Finals (Boys) | Rapid | 2025-10-18 | 2025-10-18 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 6 | 1606.7 | 6 | 5.5 | 1670.1 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | 2025 Gauteng Schools Provincial Individual Chess Championship (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1606.7 | 5 | 3 | 1383 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | GDE (D7) Sedibeng East Schools 2025 (U13) | Standard | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-02 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1603 | 5 | 4 | 1620.2 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | Eureka Chess Open 26 July 2025 (F) | Standard | 2025-07-26 | 2025-07-26 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1615.2 | 5 | 4 | 1688.2 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | South African Open 2025 (U14 Open) | Classical | 2025-07-03 | 2025-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1615.2 | 5 | 3 | 1477.6 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | GDE Sedibeng East Schools - D7 Individuals 24 May 2025 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2025-05-24 | 2025-05-24 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1621 | 4 | 3 | 1565.5 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | HS Overvaal Rapid 12 Apr 2025 (D) | Rapid | 2025-04-12 | 2025-04-12 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1623 | 5 | 3.5 | 1580.8 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | Destinata Rapid Open 025 (D) | Rapid | 2025-03-15 | 2025-03-15 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 6 | 1531.8 | 6 | 5.5 | 1736.4 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | Hoerskool Drie Riviere Open 08 March 2025 (D) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-08 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1531.8 | 5 | 5 | 1767.4 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | Laer Volkskool Open 15 Feb 2025 (D) | Standard | 2025-02-15 | 2025-02-15 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1493.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1615.3 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | Afrikaans High School Open 08 Feb 2025 (D) | Standard | 2025-02-08 | 2025-02-08 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1493.5 | 5 | 4 | 1612.9 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | Gauteng Inter-Region at UJ 2024 (U14 Open) | Standard | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-08 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1479.5 | 5 | 0 | 1242.1 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | Queens Gambit Chess Open 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-11-23 | 2024-11-23 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1464.4 | 5 | 3.5 | 1524 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | Laerskool Midvaal Rapid 16 Nov 2024 (C) | Rapid | 2024-11-16 | 2024-11-16 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1464.4 | 4 | 2 | 1541.2 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | NWU Vaal Chess Open 12 Oct 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-12 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1491.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 1335.1 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | Gauteng Top Schools 2024 (U13 Open) | Standard | 2024-10-04 | 2024-10-04 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1491.5 | 5 | 4 | 1486.3 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | Sedibeng Chess Open 07 Sept 24 (C) | Standard | 2024-09-07 | 2024-09-07 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1523.4 | 5 | 2.5 | 1355.2 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | Gauteng Schools Individuals Finals 2024 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2024-08-16 | 2024-08-16 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1523.4 | 5 | 3.5 | 1483.1 | 0 | Details |
| 22 | Sedibeng East D7 Teams Trials 2024 (U13) | Standard | 2024-08-03 | 2024-08-03 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1525 | 5 | 4 | 1518.9 | 0 | Details |
| 23 | Eureka Open 27 July 2024 (F) | Standard | 2024-07-27 | 2024-07-27 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1510 | 5 | 4 | 1494.7 | 0 | Details |
| 24 | Midvaal Winter Classic 13 July 2024 (E) | Rapid | 2024-07-13 | 2024-07-13 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 7 | 1510 | 7 | 5.5 | 1606.8 | 0 | Details |
| 25 | AG Visser Open 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-06-08 | 2024-06-08 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1525.7 | 5 | 3 | 1430.2 | 0 | Details |
| 26 | Hoerskool Overvaal Chess Open 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-20 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1484.8 | 4 | 2.5 | 1381.7 | 0 | Details |
| 27 | Vaalpark Primary Chess Open 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-04-13 | 2024-04-13 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1484.8 | 5 | 4 | 1595.8 | 0 | Details |
| 28 | HS Drie Riviere Chess Open Section 2024 | Standard | 2024-03-09 | 2024-03-09 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1484.8 | 5 | 4.5 | 1699.5 | 0 | Details |
| 29 | Valia's Open 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-02 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1534.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 1425.4 | 0 | Details |
| 30 | NG Kerk Vanderbijlpark Suid 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-02-24 | 2024-02-24 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1534.7 | 5 | 4 | 1540.1 | 0 | Details |
| 31 | Laerskool Midvaal Chess Open Section 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-02-10 | 2024-02-10 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1534.7 | 5 | 3 | 1291.5 | 0 | Details |
| 32 | 2024 Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championship (U12A) | Standard | 2024-01-13 | 2024-01-14 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1526.3 | 5 | 3 | 1565.5 | 0 | Details |
| 33 | NWU Vaal Open 2023 (D) | Standard | 2023-10-14 | 2023-10-14 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1479.3 | 5 | 4 | 1564.3 | 0 | Details |
| 34 | Dr Pieter Hangelbroek Rapid 2023 (C) | Rapid | 2023-10-28 | 2023-10-28 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1479.3 | 5 | 5 | 1790.1 | 0 | Details |
| 35 | Fonteine Chess Open 2023 (E) | Standard | 2023-09-02 | 2023-09-02 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1475.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 1493.1 | 0 | Details |
| 36 | 2023 Gauteng Top Schools (U11 Mixed) | Standard | 2023-08-18 | 2023-08-18 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1493.4 | 5 | 3.5 | 1351.5 | 0 | Details |
| 37 | Gauteng D7 Teams 2023 (U11) | Standard | 2023-08-12 | 2023-08-12 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1493.4 | 5 | 4 | 1514.6 | 0 | Details |
| 38 | Overvaal Ope Jul 2023 (D) | Standard | 2023-07-22 | 2023-07-22 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1456.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 1446.5 | 0 | Details |
| 39 | Eureka Open 2023 (F) | Standard | 2023-07-29 | 2023-07-29 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1456.7 | 5 | 5 | 1681.5 | 0 | Details |
| 40 | VaalPark Primary Open Chess 2023 (C) | Rapid | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-16 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1443.4 | 5 | 4 | 1529.1 | 0 | Details |
| 41 | Valia's Chess Tournament 2023 (D) | Standard | 2023-05-06 | 2023-05-06 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1365.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1444.5 | 0 | Details |
| 42 | Gauteng Schools D7 2023 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2023-05-20 | 2023-05-20 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1365.1 | 5 | 5 | 1649.6 | 0 | Details |
| 43 | Driehoek Open Chess Tournament 2023 (D) | Standard | 2023-05-13 | 2023-05-13 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1365.1 | 5 | 5 | 1690.3 | 0 | Details |
| 44 | Gauteng Schools Individual Finals 2023 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2023-05-26 | 2023-05-26 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1365.1 | 5 | 2 | 1115.5 | 0 | Details |
| 45 | Hoerskool Drie Riviere Open 2023 (D) | Standard | 2023-03-11 | 2023-03-11 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1353.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1426.4 | 0 | Details |
| 46 | Heidelberg Open 2023 (C) | Standard | 2023-02-04 | 2023-02-04 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1323.5 | 5 | 4 | 1484 | 0 | Details |
| 47 | Overvaal Open 2022 (D) | Standard | 2022-08-06 | 2022-08-06 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1293 | 5 | 3 | 1283.1 | 0 | Details |
| 48 | D7 Teams 2022 (U9+U11 Mixed) | Standard | 2022-08-13 | 2022-08-13 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1293 | 5 | 4 | 1464.8 | 0 | Details |
| 49 | 2022 Gauteng Schools Team Championships (U11 Open) | Standard | 2022-08-27 | 2022-08-27 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1293 | 5 | 3 | 1298.2 | 0 | Details |
| 50 | Eureka Open 2022 (D) | Standard | 2022-07-30 | 2022-07-30 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1348.9 | 4 | 1 | 948.7 | 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 | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Black | 3 |
| White wins | 2 |
| Black wins | 2 |
| Score | 4 |
| Percent | 80 |
| Dp | 255 |
| AOR | 1276.7 |
| Performance | 1531.7 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 286 |
| Wins | 190 |
| Draws | 25 |
| Losses | 71 |
| White | 142 |
| Black | 144 |
| White wins | 98 |
| Black wins | 92 |
| Score | 202.5 |
| Percent | 70.8 |
| Dp | 176.8 |
| AOR | 1299.2 |
| Performance | 1476.1 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 1072 |
| Gender | 985 |
| Age group | 114 |
| Gender/Age | 96 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 385 |
| Gender | 350 |
| Age group | 39 |
| Gender/Age | 33 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 32 |
| Gender | 31 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 1152 |
| Gender | 1041 |
| Age group | 132 |
| Gender/Age | 107 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 428 |
| Gender | 383 |
| Age group | 45 |
| Gender/Age | 35 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 38 |
| Gender | 36 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 398 |
| Gender | 367 |
| Age group | 64 |
| Gender/Age | 53 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 73 |
| Gender | 68 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 5 |
| Gender | 5 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| Percent | 80 |
| Aor | 1276.7 |
| Dp | 255 |
| Prat | 1531.7 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 57 |
| Score | 44 |
| Percent | 77.2 |
| Aor | 1373.2 |
| Dp | 231.1 |
| Prat | 1604.3 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 286 |
| Score | 202.5 |
| Percent | 70.8 |
| Aor | 1299.2 |
| Dp | 176.8 |
| Prat | 1476.1 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Emanuel, C (Caitlin) | 13 | 9 | 4 | Hoerskool Overvaal 2022 (D) | Eureka Chess Open 26 July 2025 (F) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Nagel, D (Divan) | 8 | 3 | 5 | Gaueng Schools D7 2022 (U11 Boys) | GDE (D7) Sedibeng East Schools 2025 (U13) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Tolmay, W (Walroux) | 6 | 2 | 4 | Gauteng Schools D7 2023 (U11 Boys) | Midvaal Winter Classic 13 July 2024 (E) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Kalimashe, T (Tshireletso) | 6 | 3 | 3 | Dr Pieter Hangelbroek Rapid 2023 (C) | HS Overvaal Rapid 12 Apr 2025 (D) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Van Der Merwe, WL (Willem) | 5 | 2 | 3 | Hoerskool Overvaal 2022 (D) | 2025 Sedibeng Municipality OR Tambo Soncini Chess Finals (Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Emanuel, C (Caitlin) | 10 | 8 | 2 | Hoerskool Overvaal 2022 (D) | Eureka Chess Open 26 July 2025 (F) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Nagel, D (Divan) | 6 | 2 | 4 | Gaueng Schools D7 2022 (U11 Boys) | GDE (D7) Sedibeng East Schools 2025 (U13) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Tolmay, W (Walroux) | 5 | 2 | 3 | Gauteng Schools D7 2023 (U11 Boys) | Gauteng D7 Teams 2023 (U11) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Mutasa, A (Adrian Tafara) | 5 | 2 | 3 | Afrikaans High School Open 08 Feb 2025 (D) | GDE (D7) Sedibeng East Schools 2025 (U13) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Smith, KE (Kaiden Elljay) | 4 | 3 | 1 | Hoerskool Overvaal 2022 (D) | Hoerskool Overvaal Chess Open 2024 (C) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Kalimashe, T (Tshireletso) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Dr Pieter Hangelbroek Rapid 2023 (C) | HS Overvaal Rapid 12 Apr 2025 (D) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Emanuel, C (Caitlin) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Dr Pieter Hangelbroek Rapid 2023 (C) | HS Overvaal Rapid 12 Apr 2025 (D) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Kemp, J (Jowan) | 2 | 2 | 0 | VaalPark Primary Open Chess 2023 (C) | Dr Pieter Hangelbroek Rapid 2023 (C) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Nagel, D (Divan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Midvaal Winter Classic 13 July 2024 (E) | HS Overvaal Rapid 12 Apr 2025 (D) | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Jonker, C (Corne) | 2 | 0 | 2 | VaalPark Primary Open Chess 2023 (C) | Dr Pieter Hangelbroek Rapid 2023 (C) | Details |