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Samuel Taylor
1130152947Ethekwini (KED)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1750.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1286.2 |
| Highest | 1786.2 (2025-05-05) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 72 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 3.5 |
| We | 3.36 |
| SWe | 0.08 |
| Temp +/- | 2.4 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1676.4 |
| Final +/- | 2.4 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1753.3 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1286.2 |
| Highest | 1786.2 (2025-05-05) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 71.9 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1713.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1268.1 |
| Highest | 1768.1 (2025-05-05) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 73.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1635.8 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1713.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1268.1 |
| Highest | 1768.1 (2025-05-05) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 73.8 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1697.7 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1197.7 |
| Highest | 1719.5 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 79.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 3.5 |
| We | 3.58 |
| SWe | -0.08 |
| Temp +/- | -2.2 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1753.5 |
| Final +/- | 55.8 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1753.5 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1253.5 |
| Highest | 1753.5 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 75.4 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1365.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 865.8 |
| Highest | 1365.8 (2025-11-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 130.9 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1365.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 865.8 |
| Highest | 1365.8 (2025-11-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 130.9 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 Umhlanga Youth Open (High School) | Rapid | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1750.9 | 5 | 3.5 | 1759.2 | 2.4 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U14 Open) | Classical | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1722.6 | 6 | 5 | 1866.7 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-11-16 | 2025-11-16 | Malaysia (MAS) | 9 | 1775.7 | 9 | 6 | 1776.8 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 | Classical | 2025-11-09 | 2025-11-16 | Malaysia (MAS) | 9 | 1775.7 | 9 | 4.5 | 1591 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (U14) | Rapid | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1741.5 | 6 | 5.5 | 1941.8 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | 2025 Cygnet Preparatory School Chess Tournament (Senior Primary) | Rapid | 2025-08-30 | 2025-08-30 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1741.5 | 6 | 5.5 | 1813.1 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | Umhlali Chess Festival 2025 (Grade 6+7) | Rapid | 2025-06-21 | 2025-06-21 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1730.9 | 5 | 5 | 1823 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1786.2 | 6 | 2.5 | 1485.6 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championships 2025 (U12 Open) | Classical | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-05 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 9 | 1713.8 | 9 | 7.5 | 1924.4 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 Ethekwini Open (A) | Standard | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1675.8 | 5 | 3 | 1821.7 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | Knight's Quest 2025 (Open) | Standard | 2025-03-15 | 2025-03-15 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1675.8 | 5 | 4.5 | 1815.9 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | Westville Chess Club Rapid Rated February 2025 | Rapid | 2025-02-08 | 2025-02-08 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1692.6 | 5 | 5 | 1782.8 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | Westville Chess Club Tournament 2025 (Senior Primay) | Standard | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1692.6 | 5 | 3 | 1500.1 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | Westville Chess Club January Rapid 2025 (Senior Primary) | Rapid | 2025-01-25 | 2025-01-25 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1700.7 | 5 | 4 | 1592.8 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | 2024 SALGA KZN DSAC Games | Standard | 2024-12-06 | 2024-12-08 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1686.8 | 7 | 7 | 1718.1 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | 2024 eThekwini Games Grand Finale Chess Tournament | Standard | 2024-10-19 | 2024-10-20 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1674.3 | 5 | 5 | 1729.4 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | Westville Senior Primary Chess Tournament 2024 (Senior Primary) | Rapid | 2024-09-07 | 2024-09-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1661 | 7 | 6 | 1661 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | 2024 ECA 3rd Youth Trials (D) | Standard | 2024-08-31 | 2024-09-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1661 | 6 | 5.5 | 1716.2 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-07-04 | 2024-07-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1710.8 | 7 | 5 | 1542.5 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | Durban & Districts Chess Challenge 2024 (U12) | Rapid | 2024-06-08 | 2024-06-08 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1710.8 | 6 | 4.5 | 1538.8 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | 2024 African Youth Chess Championship | Classical | 2024-06-16 | 2024-06-22 | Tshwane (GTP) | 9 | 1611.3 | 9 | 6 | 1872.2 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | 2024 ECA 2nd Youth Trials (U12) | Standard | 2024-05-18 | 2024-05-19 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1509.7 | 6 | 6 | 1773.9 | 0 | Details |
| 22 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (B) | Standard | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-21 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1428.5 | 6 | 5.5 | 1639.9 | 0 | Details |
| 23 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U12) | Standard | 2024-04-13 | 2024-04-14 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1428.5 | 6 | 5 | 1569 | 0 | Details |
| 24 | Umhlali Rapid 2024 (Senior Primary) | Rapid | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-17 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1388.8 | 5 | 5 | 1728.8 | 0 | Details |
| 25 | 2023 Heritage Day Open (A) | Standard | 2023-09-23 | 2023-09-24 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1393.7 | 5 | 2 | 1359.6 | 0 | Details |
| 26 | Crawford La lucia Rapid Chess Tournament 2023 (A) | Rapid | 2023-07-22 | 2023-07-23 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1388.3 | 5 | 4 | 1440.8 | 0 | Details |
| 27 | Umhlali Preparatory Rapid 2023 (Senior Primary) | Rapid | 2023-05-20 | 2023-05-20 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1346 | 5 | 5 | 1685.5 | 0 | Details |
| 28 | Westville Senior Primary School Individual Invitational Chess Tournament 2023 (Senior Primary) | Rapid | 2023-04-22 | 2023-04-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1267.1 | 7 | 7 | 1766.5 | 0 | Details |
| 29 | 2023 Inter-Cultural Rapid (B) | Rapid | 2023-03-18 | 2023-03-18 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1200 | 6 | 5.5 | 1708.7 | 0 | 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 | 5 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Losses | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Black | 3 |
| White wins | 1 |
| Black wins | 1 |
| Score | 3.5 |
| Percent | 70 |
| Dp | 170 |
| AOR | 1589.2 |
| Performance | 1759.2 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 184 |
| Wins | 132 |
| Draws | 33 |
| Losses | 19 |
| White | 93 |
| Black | 91 |
| White wins | 71 |
| Black wins | 61 |
| Score | 148.5 |
| Percent | 80.7 |
| Dp | 261 |
| AOR | 1444.5 |
| Performance | 1705.5 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 331 |
| Gender | 316 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 15 |
| Gender | 15 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 14 |
| Gender | 14 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 425 |
| Gender | 401 |
| Age group | 11 |
| Gender/Age | 9 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 22 |
| Gender | 22 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 19 |
| Gender | 19 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 82 |
| Gender | 81 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Score | 3.5 |
| Percent | 70 |
| Aor | 1589.2 |
| Dp | 170 |
| Prat | 1759.2 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 71 |
| Score | 52.5 |
| Percent | 73.9 |
| Aor | 1576.4 |
| Dp | 203.5 |
| Prat | 1779.9 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 184 |
| Score | 148.5 |
| Percent | 80.7 |
| Aor | 1444.5 |
| Dp | 261 |
| Prat | 1705.5 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Naidoo, S (Shivam) | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (B) | 2026 Umhlanga Youth Open (High School) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Gurayah, T (Tharshey) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U12) | Westville Chess Club Tournament 2025 (Senior Primay) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Naidoo, V (Viya) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2023 Inter-Cultural Rapid (B) | Westville Chess Club Rapid Rated February 2025 | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Jugree, A (Abhay) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2023 Inter-Cultural Rapid (B) | 2025 Cygnet Preparatory School Chess Tournament (Senior Primary) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Carrim, I (Ifraz) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U12) | 2025 Cygnet Preparatory School Chess Tournament (Senior Primary) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Gurayah, T (Tharshey) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U12) | Westville Chess Club Tournament 2025 (Senior Primay) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Keating, R (Rourke) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2024 ECA 2nd Youth Trials (U12) | Westville Chess Club Tournament 2025 (Senior Primay) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Ngubane, Z (Zizophila) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2024 ECA 2nd Youth Trials (U12) | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (C) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Naidoo, S (Shivam) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (B) | 2024 eThekwini Games Grand Finale Chess Tournament | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Carrim, I (Ifraz) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U12) | 2024 ECA 2nd Youth Trials (U12) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Naidoo, V (Viya) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2023 Inter-Cultural Rapid (B) | Westville Chess Club Rapid Rated February 2025 | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Jugree, A (Abhay) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2023 Inter-Cultural Rapid (B) | 2025 Cygnet Preparatory School Chess Tournament (Senior Primary) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Naidu, S (Saien) | 4 | 0 | 4 | Westville Senior Primary Chess Tournament 2024 (Senior Primary) | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (U14) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Naidoo, S (Shivam) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Westville Chess Club Rapid Rated February 2025 | 2026 Umhlanga Youth Open (High School) | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Strydom, C (Chevelle) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Westville Senior Primary Chess Tournament 2024 (Senior Primary) | Umhlali Chess Festival 2025 (Grade 6+7) | Details |