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Shivam Naidoo
1120162096Ethekwini (KED)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1753.7 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1306.3 |
| Highest | 1806.3 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 70 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 9 |
| Score | 6 |
| We | 5.94 |
| SWe | 0.06 |
| Temp +/- | 1.3 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1749.5 |
| Final +/- | +1.3 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1755 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1306.3 |
| Highest | 1806.3 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 69.9 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1738 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1289.4 |
| Highest | 1789.4 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 71.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 9 |
| Score | 6 |
| We | 5.8 |
| SWe | 0.2 |
| Temp +/- | 5.7 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1749.5 |
| Final +/- | +11.5 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1749.5 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1289.4 |
| Highest | 1789.4 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 71.6 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1623.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1123.8 |
| Highest | 1623.8 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 90.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1642.7 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1623.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1123.8 |
| Highest | 1623.8 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 90.7 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1205.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 705.8 |
| Highest | 1211.6 (2024-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 163.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1205.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 705.8 |
| Highest | 1211.6 (2024-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 163.1 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 Mandela 67 Chess Tournament (Open) | Standard | 2026-07-18 | 2026-07-19 | iLembe (KIK) | 6 | 1753.7 | 6 | 4 | 1833.4 | 13.5 | Details |
| 2 | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Closed Championship (U16) | Standard | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06-28 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1753.7 | 3 | 2 | 1594.7 | -12.1 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 St James Primary School Chess (U14) | Standard | 2026-06-20 | 2026-06-20 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1747.8 | 5 | 4.5 | 1779 | 5.9 | Details |
| 2 | 2026 Africa Youth Chess Championship | Classical | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-21 | Uganda (UGA) | 9 | 1806.3 | 9 | 6.5 | 1818.7 | 2.6 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (A) | Standard | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-03 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1806.3 | 7 | 1.5 | 1470.7 | -61.1 | Details |
| 4 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U14 Open) | Classical | 2026-03-28 | 2026-04-02 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1775.6 | 9 | 6.5 | 1882.4 | 30.7 | Details |
| 5 | 2026 Umhlanga CC (Open) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1748.6 | 6 | 4 | 1714 | 4.7 | Details |
| 6 | 2026 Westville Chess Club Standard Rated (High School) | Standard | 2026-03-07 | 2026-03-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1748.6 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | 2026 Umhlanga Youth Open (High School) | Rapid | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1748.6 | 5 | 4 | 1947.7 | 20.6 | Details |
| 8 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U14 Open) | Classical | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1630.1 | 6 | 5.5 | 1909.7 | 39.6 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U14 Open) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1630.1 | 6 | 5 | 1861.9 | 27.2 | Details |
| 10 | 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Senior Primary) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1594.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 1640.7 | 5.3 | Details |
| 11 | 2025 Queens & Kings Chess Tournament (U12+U14) | Standard | 2025-09-20 | 2025-09-20 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1594.8 | 5 | 5 | 1843.9 | 23.9 | Details |
| 12 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (U14) | Rapid | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1594.8 | 6 | 4.5 | 1681.1 | 7.4 | Details |
| 13 | 2025 KwaZulu-Natal Women Championship (B) | Rapid | 2025-08-23 | 2025-08-23 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 6 | 1594.8 | 6 | 4.5 | 1630.3 | 3.1 | Details |
| 14 | The North Coast Open 2025 (Senior Primary) | Standard | 2025-08-09 | 2025-08-09 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1490.1 | 5 | 4 | 1659.9 | 15.9 | Details |
| 15 | 2025 Ashton Ballito Chess Champs (Senior Primary) | Rapid | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-02 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1490.1 | 5 | 5 | 1813.7 | 20.3 | Details |
| 16 | 2025 ECA 2nd Youth Trials (U14) | Standard | 2025-07-26 | 2025-07-27 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1481.3 | 6 | 3.5 | 1540.3 | 5.5 | Details |
| 17 | Umhlali Chess Festival 2025 (Grade 6+7) | Rapid | 2025-06-21 | 2025-06-21 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1461.8 | 5 | 4 | 1644.3 | 12.2 | Details |
| 18 | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1503 | 6 | 1 | 1309.7 | -25.7 | Details |
| 19 | 2025 Ethekwini Open (B) | Standard | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1564.1 | 6 | 3 | 1278.8 | -33 | Details |
| 20 | 2025 ECA 1st Youth Trials (C) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-09 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1564.1 | 6 | 4 | 1519 | -6.5 | Details |
| 21 | Salt Rock 60/60 2025 (Boys) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1564.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1568.7 | 1.3 | Details |
| 22 | 2025 King Cetshwayo Open (U14) | Standard | 2025-02-15 | 2025-02-15 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1505.8 | 5 | 4 | 1586.1 | 8.6 | Details |
| 23 | Westville Chess Club Rapid Rated February 2025 | Rapid | 2025-02-08 | 2025-02-08 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1505.8 | 5 | 4 | 1627.1 | 7.2 | Details |
| 24 | Westville Chess Club Tournament 2025 (Senior Primay) | Standard | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1505.8 | 5 | 4 | 1675.1 | 17.3 | Details |
| 25 | Mzansi Interprovincial Youth Chess Championships 2024 (U14 Open Championship) | Classical | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-19 | Capricorn (LCP) | 7 | 1475.2 | 7 | 4 | 1587.2 | 19.2 | Details |
| 26 | 2024 Eduvos Durban Book Fair Chess Tournament | Rapid | 2024-12-01 | 2024-12-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1475.2 | 6 | 4 | 1473.7 | -0.1 | Details |
| 27 | 2024 eThekwini Games Grand Finale Chess Tournament | Standard | 2024-10-19 | 2024-10-20 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1463 | 5 | 4 | 1546.6 | 7.6 | Details |
| 28 | 2024 ECA 3rd Youth Trials (C) | Standard | 2024-08-31 | 2024-09-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1478.9 | 5 | 3 | 1368.6 | -10 | Details |
| 29 | Ashton International College Chess Champs 2024 (Senior Primary) | Rapid | 2024-08-17 | 2024-08-17 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1383.7 | 5 | 4 | 1538.4 | 9.6 | Details |
| 30 | 2024 Umlalazi Chess Tournament (U12+U14) | Standard | 2024-07-27 | 2024-07-27 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1383.7 | 5 | 4 | 1659.9 | 27.7 | Details |
| 31 | 2024 Nelson Mandela Chess Tournament (U14) | Standard | 2024-07-20 | 2024-07-20 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 5 | 1261.1 | 5 | 4.5 | 1637.1 | 36 | Details |
| 32 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-07-04 | 2024-07-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1261.1 | 7 | 4 | 1447.4 | 27.6 | Details |
| 33 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2024-07-04 | 2024-07-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 11 | 1261.1 | 11 | 5 | 1352.7 | 4.4 | Details |
| 34 | RBT-Youth Day 2024 (PrimarySchool) | Standard | 2024-06-17 | 2024-06-17 | Umgungunglovu (KUP) | 5 | 1287.1 | 1 | 0 | 581.3 | -14.4 | Details |
| 35 | 2024 ECA 2nd Youth Trials (U14) | Standard | 2024-05-18 | 2024-05-19 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1339.1 | 6 | 3 | 1224.9 | -12.9 | Details |
| 36 | Murchison Chess Club Open 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-05-04 | 2024-05-04 | Ugu (KUG) | 5 | 1339.1 | 3 | 1 | 1078.1 | -15.9 | Details |
| 37 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (B) | Standard | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-21 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1246.6 | 6 | 4 | 1415.4 | 19.9 | Details |
| 38 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U14) | Standard | 2024-04-13 | 2024-04-14 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1246.6 | 6 | 4 | 1455.1 | 24.2 | Details |
| 39 | Umhlali Rapid 2024 (Senior Primary) | Rapid | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-17 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1238 | 5 | 3 | 1305.3 | 4.8 | Details |
| 40 | Cygnet Preparatory School Individual Invitation Chess Tournament 2023 (Senior Primary) | Standard | 2023-11-18 | 2023-11-18 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1208.7 | 6 | 4 | 1348.1 | 16.3 | Details |
| 41 | 2023 UCC Durban Open (B) | Standard | 2023-10-28 | 2023-10-29 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1172.5 | 6 | 3.5 | 1355.1 | 20.1 | Details |
| 42 | 2023 Heritage Day Open (B) | Standard | 2023-09-23 | 2023-09-24 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1200 | 6 | 2 | 1069.8 | -15.3 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 6 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Losses | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Black | 4 |
| White wins | 1 |
| Black wins | 1 |
| Score | 4 |
| Percent | 66.7 |
| Dp | 141.7 |
| AOR | 1691.7 |
| Performance | 1833.3 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 50 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Draws | 14 |
| Losses | 10 |
| White | 25 |
| Black | 25 |
| White wins | 15 |
| Black wins | 11 |
| Score | 33 |
| Percent | 66 |
| Dp | 136 |
| AOR | 1630.1 |
| Performance | 1766.1 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 244 |
| Wins | 144 |
| Draws | 36 |
| Losses | 64 |
| White | 123 |
| Black | 121 |
| White wins | 70 |
| Black wins | 74 |
| Score | 162 |
| Percent | 66.4 |
| Dp | 139.3 |
| AOR | 1423.2 |
| Performance | 1562.5 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 366 |
| Gender | 344 |
| Age group | 24 |
| Gender/Age | 21 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 17 |
| Gender | 17 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 15 |
| Gender | 15 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 397 |
| Gender | 371 |
| Age group | 31 |
| Gender/Age | 27 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 20 |
| Gender | 20 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 17 |
| Gender | 17 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 143 |
| Gender | 140 |
| Age group | 15 |
| Gender/Age | 15 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 14 |
| Gender | 14 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 13 |
| Gender | 13 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 499 |
| Gender | 456 |
| Age group | 51 |
| Gender/Age | 43 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 34 |
| Gender | 31 |
| Age group | 9 |
| Gender/Age | 7 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 26 |
| Gender | 23 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 6 |
| Score | 4 |
| Percent | 66.7 |
| Aor | 1691.7 |
| Dp | 141.7 |
| Prat | 1833.3 |
Performance ()
| Games | 50 |
| Score | 33 |
| Percent | 66 |
| Aor | 1630.1 |
| Dp | 136 |
| Prat | 1766.1 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 100 |
| Score | 73.5 |
| Percent | 73.5 |
| Aor | 1548.6 |
| Dp | 199.8 |
| Prat | 1748.4 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 244 |
| Score | 162 |
| Percent | 66.4 |
| Aor | 1423.2 |
| Dp | 139.3 |
| Prat | 1562.5 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Jugree, A (Abhay) | 7 | 3 | 4 | Cygnet Preparatory School Individual Invitation Chess Tournament 2023 (Senior Primary) | 2026 St James Primary School Chess (U14) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Keerath, A (Aryan) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2025 ECA 1st Youth Trials (C) | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U14 Open) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Taylor, S (Samuel) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (B) | 2026 Umhlanga Youth Open (High School) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Makaula, L (Lubanzi) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U14) | 2026 Umhlanga CC (Open) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Masiteng, N (Nkosikhona) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2024 Eduvos Durban Book Fair Chess Tournament | 2026 St James Primary School Chess (U14) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Jugree, A (Abhay) | 6 | 2 | 4 | Cygnet Preparatory School Individual Invitation Chess Tournament 2023 (Senior Primary) | 2026 St James Primary School Chess (U14) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Carrim, I (Ifraz) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2023 Heritage Day Open (B) | The North Coast Open 2025 (Senior Primary) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Ndlovu, M (Malwandla) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U14) | 2024 ECA 3rd Youth Trials (C) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Masiteng, N (Nkosikhona) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2025 Queens & Kings Chess Tournament (U12+U14) | 2026 St James Primary School Chess (U14) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Makaula, L (Lubanzi) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U14) | 2026 Umhlanga CC (Open) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Taylor, S (Samuel) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Westville Chess Club Rapid Rated February 2025 | 2026 Umhlanga Youth Open (High School) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Makaula, L (Lubanzi) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 KwaZulu-Natal Women Championship (B) | 2026 Umhlanga Youth Open (High School) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Hansjee, M (Milan) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Umhlali Chess Festival 2025 (Grade 6+7) | 2025 Ashton Ballito Chess Champs (Senior Primary) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Shravan Kumar, S (Snehin) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (U14) | 2026 Umhlanga Youth Open (High School) | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Sukraj, N (Nikhil) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Ashton International College Chess Champs 2024 (Senior Primary) | 2025 Ashton Ballito Chess Champs (Senior Primary) | Details |