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Tshireletso Kalimashe
1120136689West Rand (GWR)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1886.2 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1389.2 |
| Highest | 1889.2 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 62 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 26 |
| Score | 21 |
| We | 20.58 |
| SWe | 0.22 |
| Temp +/- | 5.2 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1716.6 |
| Final +/- | +5.2 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1891.4 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1391.4 |
| Highest | 1891.4 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 61.9 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1888.6 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1386.4 |
| Highest | 1912.7 (2026-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 60.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 15 |
| Score | 10.5 |
| We | 9.83 |
| SWe | 0.67 |
| Temp +/- | 16 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1883.7 |
| Final +/- | +16 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1904.6 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1386.4 |
| Highest | 1912.7 (2026-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 60.1 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1810.7 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1323.8 |
| Highest | 1823.8 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 68.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 11 |
| Score | 10.5 |
| We | 10.94 |
| SWe | -0.46 |
| Temp +/- | -11 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1590.3 |
| Final +/- | -11 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1799.7 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1323.8 |
| Highest | 1823.8 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 68.2 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1400.8 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 900.8 |
| Highest | 1400.8 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 124.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1400.8 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 900.8 |
| Highest | 1400.8 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 124.6 |
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 | 1886.2 | 5 | 4 | 1870.9 | -0.6 | Details |
| 2 | The 2nd Annual Soweto Chess Festival 2026 (E) | Rapid | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-10 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 1886.2 | 6 | 6 | 1357.3 | 0.4 | Details |
| 3 | Gauteng Top Schools Teams 2026 (U17) | Rapid | 2026-08-28 | 2026-08-28 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1886.2 | 5 | 4.5 | 1692.8 | -4.2 | Details |
| 4 | Bojanala's Circuit Champs 3 of 4 2026 (Open) | Standard | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-03 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1886.2 | 5 | 4 | 1978.5 | 10.2 | Details |
| 5 | Chess Power House Heritage Day Open 2026 (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1886.2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1917.9 | 2.8 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | FIDE ko Mkhelele, Zwakalang 2026 (C) | Rapid | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-19 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 6 | 1876.6 | 6 | 6 | 1705.3 | 0.5 | Details |
| 2 | West Rand Trials 2026 (U16) | Standard | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-05 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1876.6 | 5 | 5 | 1846.2 | 9.1 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 D2 Schools League Finals (U17) | Standard | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1876.6 | 5 | 4.5 | 1773.6 | -1 | Details |
| 4 | West Rand Womens Day Open 2026 (Open) | Standard | 2026-08-08 | 2026-08-08 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1876.6 | 5 | 3 | 1864.7 | -2.5 | Details |
| 5 | 2026 D2 Top 20 Schools Individuals (U15) | Standard | 2026-07-25 | 2026-07-25 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1878.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1771.4 | -6.6 | Details |
| 6 | Knights Watch Winter Classic 2026 (D) | Standard | 2026-07-04 | 2026-07-04 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1878.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1888.2 | 3.8 | Details |
| 7 | Checkmate the Cold Fundraiser 2026 (B) | Rapid | 2026-07-18 | 2026-07-18 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1878.5 | 5 | 4 | 1841.1 | -1.2 | Details |
| 8 | 4th Khelo India - LCA Chess Tournament 2026 (C) | Standard | 2026-07-12 | 2026-07-12 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1878.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1899.1 | 5.7 | Details |
| 9 | LS Vryheidsmonument Open 2026 (A+B) | Standard | 2026-06-20 | 2026-06-20 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1889.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 1828.3 | -7 | Details |
| 10 | Chess Power House May Rapid 2026 (B) | Rapid | 2026-05-24 | 2026-05-24 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1858.8 | 5 | 5 | 1867.1 | 2.6 | Details |
| 11 | 2026 D2 Schools Individuals (U15 Boys) | Standard | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-16 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1858.8 | 5 | 5 | 1819.4 | 6.7 | Details |
| 12 | Sixth Knight Riders Juniors Open Chess Tournament 2026 (A+B) | Standard | 2026-05-10 | 2026-05-10 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1858.8 | 5 | 4.5 | 1954.4 | 12.3 | Details |
| 13 | West Rand goes to Monnas 2026 (Open) | Standard | 2026-05-02 | 2026-05-02 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1858.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 1925.7 | 8.8 | Details |
| 14 | Chess Power House Freedom Day Open 2026 (B) | Standard | 2026-04-27 | 2026-04-27 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1838.7 | 5 | 4 | 1721.5 | -10.6 | Details |
| 15 | Robday Chess Tournament 2026 (U14) | Rapid | 2026-04-25 | 2026-04-25 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1838.7 | 5 | 5 | 1991.8 | 16.1 | Details |
| 16 | 3rd KHELO INDIA - LCA Chess Tournament 2026 (C) | Standard | 2026-04-19 | 2026-04-19 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1838.7 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | 3rd KHELO INDIA - LCA Chess Tournament 2026 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-18 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1838.7 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U14 Open) | Classical | 2026-03-28 | 2026-04-02 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1838.7 | 9 | 6.5 | 1893.8 | 13.4 | Details |
| 19 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1838.7 | 9 | 6 | 1861.9 | 1.3 | Details |
| 20 | Chess Power House Boksburg Open 2026 (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1841.6 | 5 | 2 | 1862.5 | 1.5 | Details |
| 21 | First Knight Riders Rapid Open Chess Tournament 2026 (B+C) | Rapid | 2026-03-15 | 2026-03-15 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 1841.6 | 6 | 6 | 1805.8 | 1.5 | Details |
| 22 | 3rd Knight Riders Juniors Open Chess Tournament 2026 (C) | Standard | 2026-03-08 | 2026-03-08 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1841.6 | 5 | 5 | 1787.6 | 3.3 | Details |
| 23 | West Rand Juniors 2026 (U16) | Standard | 2026-03-07 | 2026-03-07 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1841.6 | 5 | 4.5 | 1664.1 | -9.3 | Details |
| 24 | Bojanala's Grenville Open 2026 (Queens) | Standard | 2026-02-21 | 2026-02-21 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1855.8 | 5 | 3 | 1912.7 | 6.3 | Details |
| 25 | JCC ChessPowerHouse Feb Rapid 2026 (B) | Rapid | 2026-02-15 | 2026-02-15 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1855.8 | 5 | 4 | 1601.9 | -7.5 | Details |
| 26 | West Rand Open 2026 (Open) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-07 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1855.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 1689.6 | -10 | Details |
| 27 | Bojanala Wildcard Chess Championships 2026 (U18) | Standard | 2026-01-24 | 2026-01-24 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1881.4 | 5 | 3 | 1654.1 | -21.4 | Details |
| 28 | Chess Power House Dec Rapid 2025 (C) | Rapid | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1843.8 | 5 | 5 | 1826.9 | 2.8 | Details |
| 29 | Gauteng Inter-Region at Emerald Resort 2025 (U14 Championship) | Standard | 2025-12-06 | 2025-12-07 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1843.8 | 5 | 4.5 | 1946.2 | 10.9 | Details |
| 30 | Bojanala's Merry ChessMas 2025 (Knights) | Standard | 2025-11-29 | 2025-11-29 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1843.8 | 5 | 5 | 2030.7 | 17.9 | Details |
| 31 | West Rand Closed 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-10-18 | 2025-10-18 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1797.3 | 5 | 5 | 1872.4 | 8.5 | Details |
| 32 | 2025 Gauteng Schools Provincial Individual Chess Championship (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1797.3 | 5 | 4.5 | 1821.6 | 4.3 | Details |
| 33 | Bojanala's FIDE On The Orion Express 2025 (Knights) | Classical | 2025-10-04 | 2025-10-05 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 7 | 1797.3 | 7 | 6.5 | 1946.7 | 25.4 | Details |
| 34 | Fourth Knight Riders Juniors Open Chess Tournament 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-08-31 | 2025-08-31 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1778.8 | 5 | 4.5 | 1767.3 | 4.5 | Details |
| 35 | GoForChess Junior Chess Championships 2025 (U14+U16) | Standard | 2025-09-14 | 2025-09-14 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1778.8 | 5 | 4.5 | 1841.2 | 10.8 | Details |
| 36 | West Rand Trials 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-06 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1778.8 | 5 | 4.5 | 1738.7 | 0.3 | Details |
| 37 | Rock n Roll Rapid 2025 (Queens) | Rapid | 2025-08-24 | 2025-08-24 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1805.6 | 5 | 5 | 1782.8 | 2.6 | Details |
| 38 | West Rand Women's Day Open 2025 (Open) | Standard | 2025-08-09 | 2025-08-09 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1805.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1540 | -24.9 | Details |
| 39 | 2025 D2 Schools League Finals (U13 Open) | Standard | 2025-07-26 | 2025-07-26 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1778.3 | 5 | 5 | 1734.1 | 4 | Details |
| 40 | South African Open 2025 (U14 Open) | Classical | 2025-07-03 | 2025-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1778.3 | 5 | 5 | 1958.7 | 20.6 | Details |
| 41 | South African Open 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1778.3 | 9 | 5.5 | 1642.2 | -5.1 | Details |
| 42 | Bojanala's Winter Warm Up 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-06-28 | 2025-06-28 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1765.8 | 5 | 4 | 1770.9 | 0 | Details |
| 43 | 2025 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament (Bishop) | Standard | 2025-06-14 | 2025-06-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1765.8 | 5 | 4.5 | 1809.1 | 6.4 | Details |
| 44 | Chess Power House Youth Day Rapid 2025 (C) | Rapid | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1765.8 | 5 | 5 | 1740.5 | 2.5 | Details |
| 45 | Knight Riders Juniors Open Chess Tournament 2025 (C) | Standard | 2025-05-25 | 2025-05-25 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1747.9 | 4 | 4 | 1915.5 | 14.8 | Details |
| 46 | 2025 D2 Schools Individuals (U13 Open) | Standard | 2025-05-09 | 2025-05-09 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1747.9 | 5 | 5 | 1704.6 | 2.7 | Details |
| 47 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (U14) | Classical | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-28 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1747.9 | 5 | 4 | 1682.2 | -6.2 | Details |
| 48 | CPH May 2025 (C) | Standard | 2025-05-03 | 2025-05-03 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1747.9 | 5 | 4.5 | 1699.8 | -0.8 | Details |
| 49 | Bojanala's Rosewood Easter Open 2025 (Rooks) | Standard | 2025-04-19 | 2025-04-19 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1750.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1820.3 | 6.5 | Details |
| 50 | HS Overvaal Rapid 12 Apr 2025 (D) | Rapid | 2025-04-12 | 2025-04-12 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1750.5 | 5 | 5 | 1822 | 7.4 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 16 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Losses | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Black | 8 |
| White wins | 6 |
| Black wins | 7 |
| Score | 14 |
| Percent | 87.5 |
| Dp | 318.8 |
| AOR | 1393.2 |
| Performance | 1711.9 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 161 |
| Wins | 119 |
| Draws | 24 |
| Losses | 18 |
| White | 78 |
| Black | 83 |
| White wins | 59 |
| Black wins | 60 |
| Score | 131 |
| Percent | 81.4 |
| Dp | 266.6 |
| AOR | 1541.7 |
| Performance | 1808.3 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 659 |
| Wins | 488 |
| Draws | 80 |
| Losses | 91 |
| White | 328 |
| Black | 331 |
| White wins | 253 |
| Black wins | 235 |
| Score | 528 |
| Percent | 80.1 |
| Dp | 256 |
| AOR | 1419.8 |
| Performance | 1675.8 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 162 |
| Gender | 157 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 65 |
| Gender | 63 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 149 |
| Gender | 145 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 61 |
| Gender | 60 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 45 |
| Gender | 45 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 16 |
| Gender | 16 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 1 |
| Gender | 1 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 230 |
| Gender | 223 |
| Age group | 15 |
| Gender/Age | 14 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 73 |
| Gender | 69 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 1 |
| Gender | 1 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 11 |
| Score | 10 |
| Percent | 90.9 |
| Aor | 1243 |
| Dp | 347.7 |
| Prat | 1590.7 |
Performance ()
| Games | 156 |
| Score | 127 |
| Percent | 81.4 |
| Aor | 1535.9 |
| Dp | 267 |
| Prat | 1802.8 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 171 |
| Score | 141.5 |
| Percent | 82.7 |
| Aor | 1536 |
| Dp | 278.4 |
| Prat | 1814.4 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 654 |
| Score | 524 |
| Percent | 80.1 |
| Aor | 1417.5 |
| Dp | 256 |
| Prat | 1673.5 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Naidoo, K (Kajol) | 8 | 4 | 4 | CPH King David Linksfield Aug Rapid 2024 (B) | Sixth Knight Riders Juniors Open Chess Tournament 2026 (A+B) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Changara, A (Alvis Tafadzwa) | 7 | 0 | 7 | One For The Ages 2023 (U12) | Robday Chess Tournament 2026 (U14) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Brand, HVN (Hendrik van Niekerk (Henko)) | 6 | 3 | 3 | Dr Pieter Hangelbroek Rapid 2023 (C) | HS Overvaal Rapid 12 Apr 2025 (D) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Miya, MT (Minentle Tshegofatso) | 6 | 4 | 2 | D2 School League Finals 2022 (U11) | 2026 D2 Schools League Finals (U17) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Matima, T (Tshimologo) | 6 | 2 | 4 | Bojanala Wildcard 2025 (Knights) | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (Blitz) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Naidoo, K (Kajol) | 6 | 3 | 3 | East Rand Chess Year end Open 2024 (C) | Sixth Knight Riders Juniors Open Chess Tournament 2026 (A+B) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Miya, MT (Minentle Tshegofatso) | 6 | 4 | 2 | D2 School League Finals 2022 (U11) | 2026 D2 Schools League Finals (U17) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Lekwape, R (Retshidisitswe) | 5 | 2 | 3 | West Rand Juniors 2022 (U10) | West Rand Trials 2026 (U16) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Matima, T (Tshimologo) | 5 | 2 | 3 | Bojanala Wildcard 2025 (Knights) | Bojanala's FIDE On The Orion Express 2025 (Knights) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Changara, A (Alvis Tafadzwa) | 5 | 0 | 5 | One For The Ages 2023 (U12) | Bojanala Wildcard Chess Championships 2026 (U18) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Brand, HVN (Hendrik van Niekerk (Henko)) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Dr Pieter Hangelbroek Rapid 2023 (C) | HS Overvaal Rapid 12 Apr 2025 (D) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Van De Venter, ZI (Zandre) | 3 | 3 | 0 | CPH King David Linksfield Aug Rapid 2024 (B) | Checkmate the Cold Fundraiser 2026 (B) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Vorster, W (Wian) | 2 | 1 | 1 | JCC ChessPowerHouse Feb Rapid 2026 (B) | First Knight Riders Rapid Open Chess Tournament 2026 (B+C) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Campher, H (Hannah) | 2 | 2 | 0 | VaalPark Primary Open Chess 2023 (C) | Checkmate the Cold Fundraiser 2026 (B) | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Bhomela, O (Owethu) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Chess Power House Youth Day Rapid 2025 (C) | Rock n Roll Rapid 2025 (Queens) | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Badenhorst, JJ (Junaid Jaydon) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Uni-Mates Chess Fundraiser Tournament 2025 (Blitz) | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (Blitz) | Details |