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Luke Marais
1140139959Tshwane (GTP)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1395.5 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 938.2 |
| Highest | 1480.5 (2025-11-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 111 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1347 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1395.5 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 938.2 |
| Highest | 1480.5 (2025-11-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 111.2 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1395 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 943.7 |
| Highest | 1480.2 (2025-11-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 111.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1347 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1395 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 943.7 |
| Highest | 1480.2 (2025-11-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 111.2 |
Rapid 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 |
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 | 2026 AHS Chess Tournament (C) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1395.5 | 5 | 1 | 1071.8 | -49.4 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 Piet Robbertse Open Chess Tournament (C) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-08 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1441 | 5 | 1.5 | 1205.1 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U12 Combined) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1464.9 | 6 | 2 | 1341.9 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | Gauteng Inter-Region at Emerald Resort 2025 (U12 Candidates) | Standard | 2025-12-06 | 2025-12-07 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1464.9 | 5 | 4 | 1576.9 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | 2025 Gauteng Schools Provincial Individual Chess Championship (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1435.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1539.6 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | 2025 Alekhine Open (D) | Standard | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-07 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1410.4 | 5 | 4 | 1484.5 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | 2025 Tshwane North District CLOSED Team Championships (D3) (U11) | Standard | 2025-08-16 | 2025-08-16 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1341.4 | 5 | 5 | 1684.1 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | 2025 Etienne Lewis Closed Chess Tournament (U12) | Standard | 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-10 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 1341.4 | 7 | 4 | 1402.7 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | 2025 Menlo Open (U12) | Standard | 2025-07-26 | 2025-07-26 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1374.4 | 5 | 2 | 1169.3 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 Jacaranda Round Robin Open Chess Tournament (F) | Standard | 2025-06-21 | 2025-06-21 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1413.3 | 5 | 1 | 1157.2 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | 2025 Tshwane North School District CLOSED Individual Chess Championship (U11 Open) | Standard | 2025-05-24 | 2025-05-24 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1251.3 | 5 | 4 | 1457.6 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | 2025 Tshwane North School District CLOSED Individual Championships Cluster 4&5 (U11 Open) | Standard | 2025-05-10 | 2025-05-10 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1251.3 | 5 | 5 | 1656.2 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | 2025 Silver Lakes Chess Club Open Chess Tournament (U12) | Standard | 2025-05-03 | 2025-05-03 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1251.3 | 5 | 2 | 1269.2 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | Lubowski Open 2025 (D2) | Standard | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-22 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1243.2 | 5 | 2 | 1139.9 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | AHS Open Chess Tournament 2025 (U12) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1243.2 | 5 | 3 | 1405.8 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | Gauteng Inter-Region at UJ 2024 (U12 Candidates) | Standard | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-08 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1195.5 | 5 | 2 | 1150.3 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | 2024 Etienne Lewis (U12) | Standard | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-01 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 1242.5 | 7 | 2 | 1078.6 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | 2024 Alekhine Open Chess Tournament (U12) | Standard | 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-10 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1226.9 | 5 | 3 | 1299.1 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | Menlopark Open Chess Tournament 2024 (B) | Standard | 2024-07-13 | 2024-07-13 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1315.3 | 5 | 1 | 1014.6 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | 2024 Prestige College Open Chess Tournament (D) | Standard | 2024-07-06 | 2024-07-06 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1315.3 | 5 | 2 | 1111.5 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | 2024 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament (Rooks) | Standard | 2024-06-15 | 2024-06-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1250.1 | 5 | 4 | 1542 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | District 3 Cluster 4 and 5 Individuals 2024 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2024-05-04 | 2024-05-04 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1247.1 | 5 | 3 | 1270.5 | 0 | Details |
| 22 | 2024 Silver Lakes Open Chess Tournament (D3) | Standard | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-20 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1248 | 5 | 3 | 1247.7 | 0 | Details |
| 23 | 2024 Lubowski Open Chess Tournament (D2) | Standard | 2024-03-23 | 2024-03-24 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1282.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1175.2 | 0 | Details |
| 24 | 2024 Chris Greyling Open Chess Tournament (D2) | Standard | 2024-03-16 | 2024-03-16 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1282.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1203.4 | 0 | Details |
| 25 | 2024 Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championship (U10A) | Standard | 2024-01-13 | 2024-01-14 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1277.5 | 5 | 3 | 1308.8 | 0 | Details |
| 26 | Lardies Open Tournament 2023 (D2) | Standard | 2023-10-28 | 2023-10-28 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1311 | 5 | 2 | 1111 | 0 | Details |
| 27 | 2023 Alekhine Open Tournament (E+F) | Standard | 2023-09-09 | 2023-09-09 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1282.7 | 4 | 3 | 1425.1 | 0 | Details |
| 28 | 2023 Woman's Day Open Chess Tournament (Bishop) | Standard | 2023-08-09 | 2023-08-09 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1290.1 | 5 | 3 | 1328.3 | 0 | Details |
| 29 | 2023 Tshwane North School District CLOSED League Championships (D3) | Standard | 2023-08-12 | 2023-08-12 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1290.1 | 4 | 2.5 | 1326.2 | 0 | Details |
| 30 | 2023 Etienne Lewis Closed Tournament (U10) | Standard | 2023-08-25 | 2023-08-27 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 1290.1 | 7 | 4 | 1211.8 | 0 | Details |
| 31 | 2023 Tshwane North School District CLOSED Individual Championships (D3) | Standard | 2023-05-13 | 2023-05-13 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1269.5 | 5 | 4 | 1350.4 | 0 | Details |
| 32 | Tuks Junior Developmental Chess Tournament 2023 (Yellow) | Standard | 2023-03-18 | 2023-03-18 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1231.9 | 5 | 3.5 | 1398.3 | 0 | Details |
| 33 | 2023 Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool Open Chess Tournament (E) | Standard | 2023-03-04 | 2023-03-04 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1231.9 | 5 | 3 | 1267.7 | 0 | Details |
| 34 | 2022 D3 Cluster City Schools (U9) | Standard | 2022-04-23 | 2022-04-23 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 3.5 | 1370.1 | 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 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Black | 2 |
| White wins | 1 |
| Black wins | 0 |
| Score | 1.5 |
| Percent | 30 |
| Dp | -170 |
| AOR | 1375.1 |
| Performance | 1205.1 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 175 |
| Wins | 95 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Losses | 71 |
| White | 87 |
| Black | 88 |
| White wins | 56 |
| Black wins | 39 |
| Score | 99.5 |
| Percent | 56.9 |
| Dp | 58.3 |
| AOR | 1252.5 |
| Performance | 1310.7 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 3378 |
| Gender | 2865 |
| Age group | 368 |
| Gender/Age | 264 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 1171 |
| Gender | 980 |
| Age group | 119 |
| Gender/Age | 88 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 426 |
| Gender | 346 |
| Age group | 39 |
| Gender/Age | 23 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 3076 |
| Gender | 2594 |
| Age group | 347 |
| Gender/Age | 250 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 1096 |
| Gender | 924 |
| Age group | 116 |
| Gender/Age | 87 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 412 |
| Gender | 337 |
| Age group | 40 |
| Gender/Age | 25 |
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 | 5 |
| Score | 1.5 |
| Percent | 30 |
| Aor | 1375.1 |
| Dp | -170 |
| Prat | 1205.1 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 68 |
| Score | 40 |
| Percent | 58.8 |
| Aor | 1315.7 |
| Dp | 75 |
| Prat | 1390.7 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 175 |
| Score | 99.5 |
| Percent | 56.9 |
| Aor | 1252.5 |
| Dp | 58.3 |
| Prat | 1310.7 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Vorster, J (James) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2023 Etienne Lewis Closed Tournament (U10) | 2025 Etienne Lewis Closed Chess Tournament (U12) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Kgwale, I (Itumeleng) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2024 Silver Lakes Open Chess Tournament (D3) | 2025 Silver Lakes Chess Club Open Chess Tournament (U12) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Grobbelaar, M (Mienje) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2023 Etienne Lewis Closed Tournament (U10) | 2023 Alekhine Open Tournament (E+F) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Hoare, J (James) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Menlo Open (U12) | 2025 Etienne Lewis Closed Chess Tournament (U12) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Aucamp, H (Hardus) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Tshwane North School District CLOSED Individual Championships Cluster 4&5 (U11 Open) | 2025 Tshwane North School District CLOSED Individual Chess Championship (U11 Open) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Vorster, J (James) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2023 Etienne Lewis Closed Tournament (U10) | 2025 Etienne Lewis Closed Chess Tournament (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Kgwale, I (Itumeleng) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2024 Silver Lakes Open Chess Tournament (D3) | 2025 Silver Lakes Chess Club Open Chess Tournament (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Grobbelaar, M (Mienje) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2023 Etienne Lewis Closed Tournament (U10) | 2023 Alekhine Open Tournament (E+F) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Erwee, HP (Hermanus Philipus) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2023 Etienne Lewis Closed Tournament (U10) | 2025 Etienne Lewis Closed Chess Tournament (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Kleynhans, M (Magnus) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2023 Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool Open Chess Tournament (E) | 2025 Etienne Lewis Closed Chess Tournament (U12) | Details |