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1130146856Cape Town (WCT)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1645.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1145.9 |
| Highest | 1645.9 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 88 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 3 |
| Score | 0.5 |
| We | 1.63 |
| SWe | -1.13 |
| Temp +/- | -31.6 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1610 |
| Final +/- | -31.6 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1614.3 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1145.9 |
| Highest | 1645.9 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 87.8 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1632.7 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1132.7 |
| Highest | 1632.7 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 89.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 3 |
| Score | 0.5 |
| We | 1.65 |
| SWe | -1.15 |
| Temp +/- | -32.1 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1620.9 |
| Final +/- | -32.1 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1600.6 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1132.7 |
| Highest | 1632.7 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 89.5 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1468.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 968.1 |
| Highest | 1468.1 (2026-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 113.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1430.3 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1468.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 968.1 |
| Highest | 1468.1 (2026-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 113.2 |
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 | CTCF League 2026 (B) | Classical | 2026-08-01 | 2026-09-20 | Cape Town (WCT) | 11 | 1645.9 | 3 | 0.5 | 1313.9 | -31.6 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Western Cape - Top Schools 2026 (U13 Mix) | Standard | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-06 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1637.2 | 6 | 4 | 1689.4 | 8.7 | Details |
| 2 | CT PS District East Top Schools 2026 (U13 Mixed) | Standard | 2026-08-01 | 2026-08-02 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1637.2 | 6 | 6 | 1651.5 | 15.3 | Details |
| 3 | African Chess Academy Invitational 2026 (U12+U14 Open) | Rapid | 2026-07-18 | 2026-07-18 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1560.5 | 6 | 5 | 1590.7 | 4.5 | Details |
| 4 | South African Open Championship 2026 (U13 Boys) | Classical | 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-05 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1560.5 | 7 | 5.5 | 1770.9 | 56.9 | Details |
| 5 | CTCF Open Championship 2026 (U14) | Classical | 2026-06-13 | 2026-06-14 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1551.9 | 5 | 3 | 1589.8 | 8.6 | Details |
| 6 | Steinitz Chess Festival 2026 (U14) | Rapid | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-21 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1525.1 | 5 | 4 | 1642.7 | 9.9 | Details |
| 7 | CT Metro Schools Individual Closed 2026 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2026-03-07 | 2026-03-08 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1525.1 | 3 | 3 | 1685.6 | 16.9 | Details |
| 8 | CT Metro District East Schools Chess Individuals Trials 2026 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-08 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1547.2 | 6 | 4 | 1427 | -13.6 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U14 Open) | Classical | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1519.2 | 6 | 3.5 | 1584.7 | 9.2 | Details |
| 10 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U14 Open) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1519.2 | 6 | 5 | 1759.7 | 28.2 | Details |
| 11 | Kraaifontein Open 2025 (Advanced) | Standard | 2025-12-06 | 2025-12-07 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1519.2 | 6 | 2.5 | 1355.5 | -20 | Details |
| 12 | Paarl Boys' High School Chess Festival 2025 (Primary Schools) | Standard | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-18 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1529.3 | 5 | 2 | 1472 | -6.3 | Details |
| 13 | CT Metro District East Top Schools Chess 2025 (U13) | Standard | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-03 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1517.4 | 3 | 2 | 1632.3 | 7.5 | Details |
| 14 | Cape Winelands Open 2025 (Advanced) | Standard | 2025-07-19 | 2025-07-20 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1536.1 | 6 | 3 | 1440.5 | -11.7 | Details |
| 15 | Cape Town Chess Junior League 2025 (U12) | Standard | 2025-05-10 | 2025-05-31 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1502.7 | 6 | 4.5 | 1680.4 | 20.9 | Details |
| 16 | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-18 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1542 | 6 | 3 | 1501.6 | -4.6 | Details |
| 17 | West Coast And Mykonos Open 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-04 | West Coast (WCU) | 5 | 1542 | 5 | 2.5 | 1357.8 | -19.9 | Details |
| 18 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championships 2025 (U12 Open) | Classical | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-05 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 9 | 1542.9 | 9 | 5 | 1535.8 | -0.6 | Details |
| 19 | Cape Town Open Chess Festival 2025 (U12) | Standard | 2025-03-22 | 2025-03-23 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1561.3 | 6 | 3.5 | 1415.8 | -16.8 | Details |
| 20 | CT Metro Schools Individual Closed 2025 (U13 Open) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-02 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1561.3 | 6 | 4 | 1603.8 | 5.3 | Details |
| 21 | Laerskool Welgemoed Rapid 2025 (U14) | Rapid | 2025-02-15 | 2025-02-15 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1553.5 | 6 | 4.5 | 1575.2 | 2.1 | Details |
| 22 | CT Metro District East Schools Chess Individuals Trials 2025 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-02 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1553.5 | 5 | 4 | 1569.7 | 2.8 | Details |
| 23 | Helderberg Chess Club PS Development Tournament 2025 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2025-01-25 | 2025-01-25 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1482.3 | 5 | 5 | 1793.6 | 29.9 | Details |
| 24 | 2025 Kraaifontein Open Chess Championships (Rapid U14) | Rapid | 2025-01-04 | 2025-01-04 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1482.3 | 6 | 3.5 | 1467.4 | -1.2 | Details |
| 25 | Mzansi Interprovincial Youth Chess Championships 2024 (U12 Open Championship) | Classical | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-19 | Capricorn (LCP) | 7 | 1498.3 | 7 | 4 | 1430.6 | -10 | Details |
| 26 | Western Cape Top Schools Championship 2024 (U11 Mixed) | Standard | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-01 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1441.1 | 6 | 4 | 1633.6 | 22.4 | Details |
| 27 | CT Metro District East Top Schools Chess 2024 (U11 Mixed) | Standard | 2024-07-27 | 2024-07-28 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1367.7 | 6 | 5 | 1613.9 | 28.9 | Details |
| 28 | Cape Town Chess Federation Closed Chess Championships 2024 (U12) | Standard | 2024-06-15 | 2024-06-16 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1355.2 | 6 | 3.5 | 1424.2 | 7 | Details |
| 29 | Cape Town Junior League Finals 2024 (U13 Open B) | Rapid | 2024-05-18 | 2024-05-18 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1321 | 5 | 5 | 1612.6 | 19.1 | Details |
| 30 | Cape Town Junior League Qualifier 2024 (U13 Open) | Rapid | 2024-04-06 | 2024-04-06 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1306.4 | 6 | 4 | 1413.2 | 8.1 | Details |
| 31 | Cape Town Metro Schools Chess Closed Individuals 2024 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-03 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1298.3 | 6 | 3 | 1336.4 | 4.5 | Details |
| 32 | CT District East Schools Chess Individuals Trails 2024 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2024-02-03 | 2024-02-03 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1277.4 | 5 | 3 | 1389.7 | 11.6 | Details |
| 33 | Cape Town Junior Chess League Finals 2023 (U16A) | Rapid | 2023-09-16 | 2023-09-16 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1321.5 | 7 | 1.5 | 1051.8 | -24.5 | Details |
| 34 | Cape Town Junior Chess League - Round 1 2023 (U16A) | Rapid | 2023-07-22 | 2023-07-22 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1312.8 | 7 | 4.5 | 1434.7 | 10.4 | Details |
| 35 | CT Metro District East Top Schools Chess 2023 (U11 Mixed) | Rapid | 2023-07-29 | 2023-07-29 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1312.8 | 6 | 3 | 1257.4 | -5.7 | Details |
| 36 | WP Closed 2023 (U12) | Standard | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-17 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1302.2 | 6 | 3 | 1350.3 | 5.9 | Details |
| 37 | Cape Town Junior Chess League Q1 2023 | Rapid | 2023-05-13 | 2023-05-13 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1326.3 | 6 | 2 | 1139.3 | -13.4 | Details |
| 38 | Cape Town Open 2023 (Rapid) | Rapid | 2023-03-26 | 2023-03-26 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1335.6 | 6 | 3 | 1341.7 | -1.4 | Details |
| 39 | Cape Town Metro Schools Chess Closed Individuals 2023 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-04 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1335.6 | 6 | 3 | 1304.9 | -3.5 | Details |
| 40 | District East Schools Chess Individual Trials 2023 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-04 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1245.1 | 6 | 6 | 1674.3 | 50.3 | Details |
| 41 | Kenridge Rapid 2022 (U10) | Rapid | 2022-11-05 | 2022-11-05 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1226.6 | 6 | 4 | 1360.1 | 10.2 | Details |
| 42 | Western Cape Closed Championship 2022 (U10) | Standard | 2022-09-24 | 2022-09-24 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 3 | 1344.4 | 13.3 | 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 | 47 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Losses | 9 |
| White | 22 |
| Black | 25 |
| White wins | 13 |
| Black wins | 19 |
| Score | 35 |
| Percent | 74.5 |
| Dp | 208 |
| AOR | 1402.8 |
| Performance | 1610.8 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 247 |
| Wins | 141 |
| Draws | 32 |
| Losses | 74 |
| White | 123 |
| Black | 124 |
| White wins | 73 |
| Black wins | 68 |
| Score | 157 |
| Percent | 63.6 |
| Dp | 115.3 |
| AOR | 1374.4 |
| Performance | 1489.7 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 820 |
| Gender | 769 |
| Age group | 46 |
| Gender/Age | 41 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 244 |
| Gender | 224 |
| Age group | 22 |
| Gender/Age | 18 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 171 |
| Gender | 161 |
| Age group | 13 |
| Gender/Age | 12 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 807 |
| Gender | 753 |
| Age group | 51 |
| Gender/Age | 44 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 231 |
| Gender | 212 |
| Age group | 22 |
| Gender/Age | 17 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 165 |
| Gender | 154 |
| Age group | 13 |
| Gender/Age | 11 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 572 |
| Gender | 517 |
| Age group | 91 |
| Gender/Age | 75 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 267 |
| Gender | 241 |
| Age group | 44 |
| Gender/Age | 37 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 137 |
| Gender | 128 |
| Age group | 21 |
| Gender/Age | 18 |
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 | 47 |
| Score | 35 |
| Percent | 74.5 |
| Aor | 1402.8 |
| Dp | 208 |
| Prat | 1610.8 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 65 |
| Score | 46 |
| Percent | 70.8 |
| Aor | 1422 |
| Dp | 176.5 |
| Prat | 1598.6 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 247 |
| Score | 157 |
| Percent | 63.6 |
| Aor | 1374.4 |
| Dp | 115.3 |
| Prat | 1489.7 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | De Villiers, C (Christiaan) | 6 | 2 | 4 | Kenridge Rapid 2022 (U10) | Cape Town Chess Junior League 2025 (U12) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Vlok, A (Adiaan) | 4 | 3 | 1 | Kenridge Rapid 2022 (U10) | South African Open Championship 2026 (U13 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Copley, M (Murray) | 4 | 4 | 0 | Cape Town Chess Federation Closed Chess Championships 2024 (U12) | Steinitz Chess Festival 2026 (U14) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Niemann, J (Jandre) | 4 | 2 | 2 | District East Schools Chess Individual Trials 2023 (U11 Boys) | CT Metro District East Top Schools Chess 2025 (U13) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Calitz, S (Steyn) | 4 | 3 | 1 | Laerskool Welgemoed Rapid 2025 (U14) | South African Open Championship 2026 (U13 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Kruger, M (Migael) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Cape Town Metro Schools Chess Closed Individuals 2024 (U11 Boys) | South African Open Championship 2026 (U13 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | De Villiers, C (Christiaan) | 4 | 0 | 4 | Cape Town Chess Federation Closed Chess Championships 2024 (U12) | Cape Town Chess Junior League 2025 (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Blom, L (Liam) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Cape Town Chess Federation Closed Chess Championships 2024 (U12) | Western Cape - Top Schools 2026 (U13 Mix) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Tyuthu, I (Iminathi) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Cape Town Metro Schools Chess Closed Individuals 2024 (U11 Boys) | CT Metro District East Schools Chess Individuals Trials 2026 (U13 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Copley, M (Murray) | 3 | 3 | 0 | Cape Town Chess Federation Closed Chess Championships 2024 (U12) | West Coast And Mykonos Open 2025 (U14) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Kotliar, B (Beatrisa) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Laerskool Welgemoed Rapid 2025 (U14) | Steinitz Chess Festival 2026 (U14) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Maruma, KB (Kamogelo) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Cape Town Junior Chess League Q1 2023 | Cape Town Junior Chess League Finals 2023 (U16A) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Brown, J (Joshua) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Cape Town Junior Chess League Finals 2023 (U16A) | Cape Town Junior League Finals 2024 (U13 Open B) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | De Villiers, C (Christiaan) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Kenridge Rapid 2022 (U10) | Cape Town Junior Chess League Q1 2023 | Details |