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Zimi Hlela
1120148996Buffalo City (EBC)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1257.3 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 880.2 |
| Highest | 1380.2 (2025-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 128 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1175.8 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1257.3 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 880.2 |
| Highest | 1380.2 (2025-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 128.3 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1242.3 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 876.4 |
| Highest | 1376.4 (2025-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 129 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1175.8 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1242.3 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 876.4 |
| Highest | 1376.4 (2025-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 129 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1138.9 |
| 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 | 1138.9 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2018-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 165.8 |
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 |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Eastern Cape Open 2026 (U16-U20 Boys) | Standard | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-12 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1352.5 | 7 | 1 | 1015 | -95.2 | Details |
| 2 | 2026 Buffalo City Chess Trials 3 (U16) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-21 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1367.5 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 Buffalo City Chess Trials 2 (U16 Boys) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Buffalo City | 5 | 1367.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 1275.7 | -15 | Details |
| 4 | 2026 Buffalo City Chess Trials 1 (U16) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-07 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1379.4 | 5 | 2 | 1318.3 | -6.6 | Details |
| 5 | Buffalo City Chess Clubs League 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-09-20 | 2025-09-20 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 6 | 1380.2 | 1 | 0 | 1081.1 | -5.8 | Details |
| 6 | Buffalo City Chess Clubs League 2025 (C) | Standard | 2025-09-20 | 2025-09-20 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 6 | 1380.2 | 1 | 1 | 1659 | 5.5 | Details |
| 7 | BC Schools Chess Festival 2025 (U13 Open) | Standard | 2025-07-26 | 2025-07-26 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1373.9 | 5 | 3 | 1416.3 | 3.5 | Details |
| 8 | 2nd Vikings Classical 2025 (C) | Standard | 2025-05-24 | 2025-05-24 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1362 | 5 | 3.5 | 1421.1 | 6.6 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 3 (U14) | Standard | 2025-05-10 | 2025-05-10 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1334.9 | 5 | 3 | 1378.3 | 5 | Details |
| 10 | EC Open 2025 (U8-U14 Boys) | Standard | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-02 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1334.9 | 7 | 3 | 1330.9 | -1.5 | Details |
| 11 | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 2 (U14) | Standard | 2025-04-12 | 2025-04-12 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1240.2 | 5 | 4 | 1479.8 | 24.1 | Details |
| 12 | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 1 (U14) | Standard | 2025-03-22 | 2025-03-22 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1240.2 | 5 | 3 | 1399.9 | 16.3 | Details |
| 13 | Vikings Classical March 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-03-15 | 2025-03-15 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1234.2 | 5 | 3 | 1260.7 | 3.3 | Details |
| 14 | 5th BC Trails 2024 (U14A) | Standard | 2024-08-17 | 2024-08-17 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1238.4 | 5 | 3 | 1369.9 | 12.3 | Details |
| 15 | Buffalo City District Schools Chess All Ages Championships 2024 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2024-08-10 | 2024-08-10 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1238.4 | 4 | 1 | 1054.1 | -14.6 | Details |
| 16 | 4th BC Trials 2024 (U14A) | Standard | 2024-06-08 | 2024-06-08 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1215.7 | 5 | 3 | 1353.9 | 12.6 | Details |
| 17 | 3rd BC Trials 2024 (U14A) | Standard | 2024-05-11 | 2024-05-11 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1198.4 | 5 | 2 | 1166.9 | -2.5 | Details |
| 18 | BC Chess HS Trials 3 2024 (B) | Standard | 2024-05-04 | 2024-05-04 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1198.4 | 7 | 4 | 1285 | 11.1 | Details |
| 19 | Bhongweni Chess Club Open 2024 (U14) | Rapid | 2024-04-27 | 2024-04-27 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 6 | 1175.3 | 6 | 2 | 1178.3 | 0.1 | Details |
| 20 | 2nd Buffalo City Chess Trials 2024 (High School B) | Standard | 2024-04-06 | 2024-04-06 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1175.3 | 5 | 3 | 1285 | 11.5 | Details |
| 21 | Buffalo City Vikings Chess Trials 2024 (U14A) | Standard | 2024-02-03 | 2024-02-03 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1181.9 | 5 | 2 | 1141.7 | -3.3 | Details |
| 22 | BC 5th Trials 2023 (U12A) | Standard | 2023-09-02 | 2023-09-02 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1165.3 | 5 | 2.5 | 1245.8 | 8.5 | Details |
| 23 | 3rd BC Trials 2023 (U12A) | Standard | 2023-08-12 | 2023-08-12 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1133.4 | 5 | 3 | 1290.3 | 15.9 | Details |
| 24 | Berlin High School Sports Festival 2023 | Rapid | 2023-07-29 | 2023-07-29 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 6 | 1123.9 | 6 | 2 | 1211 | 4.7 | Details |
| 25 | 2nd BC Trials 2023 (U12A) | Rapid | 2023-06-03 | 2023-06-03 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1127 | 7 | 3 | 1117.6 | -1.4 | Details |
| 26 | BC Chess Trials 1 of 5 2023 (U12A) | Standard | 2023-04-22 | 2023-04-22 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1109.4 | 5 | 2 | 1194.6 | 8.8 | Details |
| 27 | 3rd Vikings Champs 2023 (U10B+U12B) | Standard | 2023-03-25 | 2023-03-25 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1141.6 | 5 | 1.5 | 969.1 | -16.1 | Details |
| 28 | 2nd Little Vikings 2023 (U12B) | Standard | 2023-02-23 | 2023-02-23 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 2 | 1070.6 | -13.3 | Details |
| 29 | Little Vikings 2023 (U10B+U12B) | Standard | 2023-02-11 | 2023-02-11 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 1.5 | 1030 | -15.9 | 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 | 17 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 12 |
| White | 9 |
| Black | 8 |
| White wins | 4 |
| Black wins | 0 |
| Score | 4.5 |
| Percent | 26.5 |
| Dp | -200 |
| AOR | 1380.9 |
| Performance | 1180.9 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 141 |
| Wins | 62 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Losses | 72 |
| White | 68 |
| Black | 73 |
| White wins | 33 |
| Black wins | 29 |
| Score | 65.5 |
| Percent | 46.5 |
| Dp | -30.1 |
| AOR | 1270.4 |
| Performance | 1240.2 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 8499 |
| Gender | 6880 |
| Age group | 1479 |
| Gender/Age | 1146 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 829 |
| Gender | 689 |
| Age group | 153 |
| Gender/Age | 129 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 281 |
| Gender | 224 |
| Age group | 56 |
| Gender/Age | 49 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 8034 |
| Gender | 6348 |
| Age group | 1393 |
| Gender/Age | 1065 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 815 |
| Gender | 666 |
| Age group | 155 |
| Gender/Age | 131 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 296 |
| Gender | 235 |
| Age group | 62 |
| Gender/Age | 53 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| 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 |
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 | 17 |
| Score | 4.5 |
| Percent | 26.5 |
| Aor | 1380.9 |
| Dp | -200 |
| Prat | 1180.9 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 24 |
| Score | 8.5 |
| Percent | 35.4 |
| Aor | 1369.6 |
| Dp | -124 |
| Prat | 1245.7 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 141 |
| Score | 65.5 |
| Percent | 46.5 |
| Aor | 1270.4 |
| Dp | -30.1 |
| Prat | 1240.2 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Mafukidze, A (Arnold) | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2nd Little Vikings 2023 (U12B) | 2026 Buffalo City Chess Trials 2 (U16 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Petzer, J (Jayden) | 4 | 1 | 3 | BC Chess Trials 1 of 5 2023 (U12A) | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 3 (U14) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Canham, E (Ethan) | 3 | 1 | 2 | BC 5th Trials 2023 (U12A) | BC Schools Chess Festival 2025 (U13 Open) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Fourie, Z (Zion) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Vikings Classical March 2025 (U14) | 2nd Vikings Classical 2025 (C) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Kwelani, A (Amvuyele) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Bhongweni Chess Club Open 2024 (U14) | Eastern Cape Open 2026 (U16-U20 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Mafukidze, A (Arnold) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2nd Little Vikings 2023 (U12B) | 2026 Buffalo City Chess Trials 2 (U16 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Canham, E (Ethan) | 3 | 1 | 2 | BC 5th Trials 2023 (U12A) | BC Schools Chess Festival 2025 (U13 Open) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Petzer, J (Jayden) | 3 | 1 | 2 | BC Chess Trials 1 of 5 2023 (U12A) | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 3 (U14) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Mazikana, E (Ethan) | 3 | 3 | 0 | BC Chess Trials 1 of 5 2023 (U12A) | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 1 (U14) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Balfour, O (Omeleza) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3rd BC Trials 2023 (U12A) | 2025 Buffalo City Chess Trials 3 (U14) | Details |