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Ruah Venter
1120302161Bojanala Platina (NBR)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1603.6 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1014.6 |
| Highest | 1610.6 (2024-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 92 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 10 |
| Score | 4.5 |
| We | 7.14 |
| SWe | -2.2 |
| Temp +/- | -70.2 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1431.6 |
| Final +/- | -70.2 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1533.4 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1014.6 |
| Highest | 1610.6 (2024-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 92.4 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1624.6 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1134 |
| Highest | 1634 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 89.3 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 10 |
| Score | 4.5 |
| We | 7.46 |
| SWe | -2.96 |
| Temp +/- | -82.8 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1448.3 |
| Final +/- | -82.8 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1541.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1134 |
| Highest | 1634 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 89.3 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1381.7 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 881.7 |
| Highest | 1381.7 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 128 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1381.7 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 881.7 |
| Highest | 1381.7 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 128 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1200 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2024-05-01) |
| 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 (2024-05-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 165.8 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 Bojanala's Battle Of Mount Cambridge 2.0 (Bishops) | Standard | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-10 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1603.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1352.8 | -35.3 | Details |
| 2 | Bojanala's Circuit Champs 3 of 4 2026 (U16) | Standard | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-03 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1603.6 | 5 | 2 | 1384.3 | -35 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Bojanala Clash Of Schools - Primary 2026 (Championship) | Rapid | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1603.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 1617.3 | 4.1 | Details |
| 2 | Bojanala's Die Rooi Masjien 2026 (Bishops) | Standard | 2026-06-06 | 2026-06-06 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1603.5 | 5 | 3 | 1569.8 | -4 | Details |
| 3 | Bojanala's Selly Park Winter Open 2026 (Knights) | Standard | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-16 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1532.6 | 5 | 4.5 | 1800.3 | 40.8 | Details |
| 4 | Robday Chess Tournament 2026 (U14) | Rapid | 2026-04-25 | 2026-04-25 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1546.1 | 5 | 3 | 1516.7 | -2.6 | Details |
| 5 | Bojanala's Schoemies Open 2026 (Knights) | Standard | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-18 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1546.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1625.9 | 11.5 | Details |
| 6 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U14 Open) | Classical | 2026-03-28 | 2026-04-02 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1546.1 | 9 | 3 | 1476.8 | -22.4 | Details |
| 7 | Bojanala's Battle Of Mount Cambridge 2026 (Knights) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-21 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1483.3 | 5 | 4 | 1694.3 | 31.9 | Details |
| 8 | Bojanala's Lebone II Open 2026 (Bishops) | Standard | 2026-03-07 | 2026-03-07 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1483.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 1478.4 | -1.6 | Details |
| 9 | Bojanala's Grenville Open 2026 (Knights) | Standard | 2026-02-21 | 2026-02-21 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1492.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 1590 | 8.8 | Details |
| 10 | Bojanala Closed Chess Championships 2026 (U14) | Classical | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-15 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1492.2 | 5 | 1 | 1337.2 | -19 | Details |
| 11 | Bojanala Wildcard Chess Championships 2026 (U14) | Standard | 2026-01-24 | 2026-01-24 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1485.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 1533.6 | 2.3 | Details |
| 12 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U14 Open) | Classical | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1538.6 | 6 | 3.5 | 1557.6 | 2.8 | Details |
| 13 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U14 Open) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1538.6 | 6 | 2.5 | 1443.1 | -11.1 | Details |
| 14 | Bojanala's Merry ChessMas 2025 (Knights) | Standard | 2025-11-29 | 2025-11-29 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1538.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1418.2 | -11 | Details |
| 15 | Bojanala's Circuit Championships 4 of 4 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-11-01 | 2025-11-01 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1537.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 1567.6 | 3.8 | Details |
| 16 | Bojanala's Battle Of Mount Cambridge 2025 (Knights) | Standard | 2025-10-11 | 2025-10-11 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1535.2 | 5 | 3 | 1552.1 | 2.7 | Details |
| 17 | Bojanala's Rusties - The Champions' Tournament 2025 (Knights) | Standard | 2025-09-13 | 2025-09-13 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1526.3 | 5 | 4 | 1551.5 | 3.3 | Details |
| 18 | Bojanala's Circuit Championships 3 of 4 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-08-09 | 2025-08-09 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1473.9 | 5 | 3.5 | 1641 | 15.6 | Details |
| 19 | Bojanala's Clash Of Schools -Primary Schools 2025 (Seniors) | Rapid | 2025-07-26 | 2025-07-26 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1420.4 | 5 | 5 | 1693.8 | 22.2 | Details |
| 20 | Bojanala's Winter Warm Up 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-06-28 | 2025-06-28 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1396.4 | 5 | 3 | 1420.9 | 1.8 | Details |
| 21 | HaMakom’s Rise of the Pioneers 2025 (Bishops) | Standard | 2025-06-21 | 2025-06-21 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1396.4 | 4 | 2.5 | 1458.5 | 3.5 | Details |
| 22 | Bojanala's Pre-Exam 2025 (Rooks) | Standard | 2025-05-31 | 2025-05-31 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1396.4 | 5 | 2 | 1432.6 | 2.7 | Details |
| 23 | Spartan Bishops Championships Warriors 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-05-23 | 2025-05-25 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 5 | 1387.4 | 5 | 3 | 1376 | -0.3 | Details |
| 24 | Kwaggasrus Rapids 2025 (Senior) | Rapid | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-17 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1387.4 | 5 | 4 | 1523.6 | 6 | Details |
| 25 | Bojanala's Rosewood Easter Open 2025 (Rooks) | Standard | 2025-04-19 | 2025-04-19 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1428.3 | 5 | 1 | 1159.5 | -25.6 | Details |
| 26 | Bojanala Circuit Championships 1 of 4 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1389.5 | 5 | 3 | 1499 | 10 | Details |
| 27 | Bojanala's Battle In The Kloof 2025 (Knights) | Standard | 2025-02-15 | 2025-02-15 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1327.3 | 5 | 3 | 1479 | 15.4 | Details |
| 28 | Bojanala Wildcard 2025 (Knights) | Standard | 2025-01-25 | 2025-01-25 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1259.9 | 5 | 3 | 1455.6 | 19.8 | Details |
| 29 | Bojanala's Merry Chess-Mas 2024 (Knights) | Standard | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-07 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1229.1 | 5 | 3 | 1397 | 15.8 | Details |
| 30 | Bojanala's e4 In The Chapel 2024 (Knights) | Standard | 2024-10-26 | 2024-10-26 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1215.1 | 5 | 3 | 1301.5 | 7.6 | Details |
| 31 | Bojanala's Circuit Championships 4 of 4 204 (U14) | Standard | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-12 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1215.1 | 5 | 1.5 | 1227.6 | 0.2 | Details |
| 32 | Bojanala's Battle In The Kloof 2024 (Bishops) | Standard | 2024-09-21 | 2024-09-21 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1242 | 5 | 1.5 | 1082.6 | -16.3 | Details |
| 33 | Bojanala Circuit Championships 3 of 4 2024 (U14) | Standard | 2024-09-14 | 2024-09-14 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1242 | 5 | 2 | 1264.4 | 1.3 | Details |
| 34 | Bojanala's FIDE In The Sparkling Waters 2024 (Rooks) | Classical | 2024-08-16 | 2024-08-18 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 6 | 1277.3 | 6 | 2 | 1136.8 | -19.6 | Details |
| 35 | Bojanala's Clash Of Schools 2024 (U13) | Standard | 2024-07-20 | 2024-07-20 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1238.8 | 5 | 4 | 1464.5 | 21.4 | Details |
| 36 | Bojanala Circuit Championship 2 of 4 2024 (U14) | Standard | 2024-06-15 | 2024-06-15 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1253.4 | 5 | 2 | 1177.4 | -8.1 | Details |
| 37 | Bojanala Circuit Championship 1 of 4 2024 (U14) | Standard | 2024-05-25 | 2024-05-25 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1277 | 5 | 2 | 1148.8 | -13.1 | Details |
| 38 | Bojanala Olienpark's One For The Ages 2024 (Development) | Standard | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-20 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 5 | 1600.1 | 38.5 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 10 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Black | 5 |
| White wins | 2 |
| Black wins | 2 |
| Score | 4.5 |
| Percent | 45 |
| Dp | -42.5 |
| AOR | 1411.1 |
| Performance | 1368.6 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 69 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Draws | 13 |
| Losses | 22 |
| White | 35 |
| Black | 34 |
| White wins | 18 |
| Black wins | 16 |
| Score | 40.5 |
| Percent | 58.7 |
| Dp | 73.9 |
| AOR | 1459.3 |
| Performance | 1533.3 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 206 |
| Wins | 106 |
| Draws | 25 |
| Losses | 75 |
| White | 108 |
| Black | 98 |
| White wins | 58 |
| Black wins | 48 |
| Score | 118.5 |
| Percent | 57.5 |
| Dp | 64 |
| AOR | 1385.7 |
| Performance | 1449.6 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 1060 |
| Gender | 977 |
| Age group | 111 |
| Gender/Age | 96 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 79 |
| Gender | 73 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 64 |
| Gender | 59 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 847 |
| Gender | 786 |
| Age group | 99 |
| Gender/Age | 86 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 70 |
| Gender | 65 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 56 |
| Gender | 52 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 1137 |
| Gender | 972 |
| Age group | 183 |
| Gender/Age | 145 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 37 |
| Gender | 33 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 7 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 34 |
| Gender | 30 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 7 |
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 | 5 |
| Score | 2.5 |
| Percent | 50 |
| Aor | 1352.8 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 1352.8 |
Performance ()
| Games | 64 |
| Score | 38.5 |
| Percent | 60.2 |
| Aor | 1458.6 |
| Dp | 86.3 |
| Prat | 1544.9 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 86 |
| Score | 50.5 |
| Percent | 58.7 |
| Aor | 1458.5 |
| Dp | 74.1 |
| Prat | 1532.6 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 201 |
| Score | 116.5 |
| Percent | 58 |
| Aor | 1383.6 |
| Dp | 67.7 |
| Prat | 1451.3 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | De Jager, L (Luan) | 9 | 6 | 3 | Bojanala Circuit Championship 1 of 4 2024 (U14) | Bojanala's Battle Of Mount Cambridge 2026 (Knights) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Changara, A (Alvis Tafadzwa) | 8 | 4 | 4 | Bojanala's Battle In The Kloof 2025 (Knights) | Bojanala Clash Of Schools - Primary 2026 (Championship) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Botha, W (Wian) | 7 | 4 | 3 | Bojanala Olienpark's One For The Ages 2024 (Development) | Bojanala's Selly Park Winter Open 2026 (Knights) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Makhoana, N (Neo) | 7 | 5 | 2 | Bojanala's Battle Of Mount Cambridge 2025 (Knights) | Bojanala's Die Rooi Masjien 2026 (Bishops) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Gouws, K (Karah) | 6 | 3 | 3 | Bojanala Circuit Championships 1 of 4 2025 (U14) | Bojanala's Grenville Open 2026 (Knights) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | De Jager, L (Luan) | 9 | 6 | 3 | Bojanala Circuit Championship 1 of 4 2024 (U14) | Bojanala's Battle Of Mount Cambridge 2026 (Knights) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Botha, W (Wian) | 7 | 4 | 3 | Bojanala Olienpark's One For The Ages 2024 (Development) | Bojanala's Selly Park Winter Open 2026 (Knights) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Makhoana, N (Neo) | 7 | 5 | 2 | Bojanala's Battle Of Mount Cambridge 2025 (Knights) | Bojanala's Die Rooi Masjien 2026 (Bishops) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Changara, A (Alvis Tafadzwa) | 6 | 3 | 3 | Bojanala's Battle In The Kloof 2025 (Knights) | Bojanala Closed Chess Championships 2026 (U14) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Gouws, K (Karah) | 6 | 3 | 3 | Bojanala Circuit Championships 1 of 4 2025 (U14) | Bojanala's Grenville Open 2026 (Knights) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Changara, A (Alvis Tafadzwa) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Robday Chess Tournament 2026 (U14) | Bojanala Clash Of Schools - Primary 2026 (Championship) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Ngubeni, M (Melokuhle) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Bojanala's Clash Of Schools -Primary Schools 2025 (Seniors) | Bojanala Clash Of Schools - Primary 2026 (Championship) | Details |