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Josue Etsala-Kourou
1140315501Eden (WEG)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1593.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1093.9 |
| Highest | 1593.9 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 95 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1509.2 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1593.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1093.9 |
| Highest | 1593.9 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 94.6 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1599.7 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1099.7 |
| Highest | 1599.7 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 93.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1587.1 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1599.7 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1099.7 |
| Highest | 1599.7 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 93.8 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1454.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 996.1 |
| Highest | 1496.1 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 108.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1451 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1454.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 996.1 |
| Highest | 1496.1 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 108.7 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1195.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 709.4 |
| Highest | 1209.4 (2026-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 163.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1195.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 709.4 |
| Highest | 1209.4 (2026-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 163.6 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | AJ Cordier 10year Celebration Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026-08-29 | 2026-08-29 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1557.5 | 6 | 4 | 1477.2 | -5.8 | Details |
| 2 | Western Cape - Top Schools 2026 (U13 Mix) | Standard | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-06 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1557.5 | 6 | 5 | 1770.1 | 42.2 | Details |
| 3 | Van Reede Rapid 1 Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1557.5 | 6 | 4 | 1515.4 | -5.3 | Details |
| 4 | Eden Top Schools 2026 (U13 Mix) | Standard | 2026-08-01 | 2026-08-01 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1557.5 | 5 | 3 | 1497 | -11.8 | Details |
| 5 | Van Reede Blitz 1 Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-31 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1557.5 | 6 | 3 | 1419.5 | -6.5 | Details |
| 6 | Wayne Paul Williams Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026-07-25 | 2026-07-25 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1582.7 | 6 | 4 | 1350.5 | -8.6 | Details |
| 7 | Mandela Day Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026-07-18 | 2026-07-18 | Eden (WEG) | 7 | 1582.7 | 7 | 5.5 | 1608.6 | 7 | Details |
| 8 | Eden Chess Trials 2 2026 (U14 Boys) | Standard | 2026-05-23 | 2026-05-23 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1568.2 | 5 | 4 | 1666.4 | 14.5 | Details |
| 9 | Eden Rapid Championship 2026 (C) | Rapid | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-18 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1566.5 | 6 | 4 | 1577.6 | 1.7 | Details |
| 10 | Eden Schools Trials 1 2026 (U13 Boys) | Standard | 2026-03-14 | 2026-03-14 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1475.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1516 | 7.7 | Details |
| 11 | Oudussa Trials 2 2026 (U13) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1475.5 | 5 | 5 | 1735.3 | 42 | Details |
| 12 | Loerie Skaaktoernooi 2026 (U11+U13) | Rapid | 2026-02-21 | 2026-02-21 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1414.7 | 5 | 4 | 1695.1 | 15.1 | Details |
| 13 | Oudussa Trials 1 2026 (U13) | Standard | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1414.7 | 5 | 4.5 | 1642.3 | 23.1 | Details |
| 14 | David Jacobs Blitz 2026 | Blitz | 2026-01-02 | 2026-01-02 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1424.2 | 6 | 1 | 1189.8 | -6 | Details |
| 15 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U12 Combined) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1464.5 | 6 | 2 | 1252.9 | -24.7 | Details |
| 16 | Sarah Jacobs Blitz 2025 | Blitz | 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-05 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1464.5 | 5 | 2 | 1436.3 | -0.5 | Details |
| 17 | Laerskool George Suid 2025 (Ope) | Rapid | 2025-10-25 | 2025-10-25 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1469.4 | 5 | 2 | 1421.9 | -3 | Details |
| 18 | Eden League 2025 (First Division) | Standard | 2025-10-11 | 2025-10-11 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1505.1 | 4 | 1.5 | 1217.5 | -22.4 | Details |
| 19 | Eden Top Schools 2025 (U13) | Standard | 2025-08-16 | 2025-08-16 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1507.9 | 5 | 3 | 1558.5 | 4.3 | Details |
| 20 | 2025 Eden Open & Women's Tournament (U12) | Standard | 2025-08-23 | 2025-08-23 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1507.9 | 5 | 2.5 | 1452.3 | -6.1 | Details |
| 21 | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-18 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1499.9 | 6 | 4 | 1541.8 | 5 | Details |
| 22 | Eden Chess Trials 2 2025 (U12) | Standard | 2025-03-15 | 2025-04-12 | Eden (WEG) | 10 | 1493.3 | 9 | 6 | 1511.3 | 4.1 | Details |
| 23 | Oudtshoorn Rapid 2025 (Open) | Rapid | 2025-03-28 | 2025-03-28 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1365.8 | 6 | 4 | 1465.4 | 7.7 | Details |
| 24 | Eden Schools Chess Trials 1 2025 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-08 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1365.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 1544 | 16.8 | Details |
| 25 | Oudussa Trials 2025 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1365.8 | 5 | 4 | 1596.6 | 23.2 | Details |
| 26 | Eden Rapid 2025 (B) | Rapid | 2025-02-23 | 2025-02-23 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1200 | 6 | 4.5 | 1619.3 | 34.6 | Details |
| 27 | Loerie Skaaktoernooi 2025 | Rapid | 2025-02-22 | 2025-02-22 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 4 | 1649.7 | 24.4 | Details |
| 28 | Oudussa Trials 2 2025 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-01 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 4 | 1540.4 | 32.5 | 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 | 79 |
| Wins | 52 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Losses | 22 |
| White | 38 |
| Black | 41 |
| White wins | 31 |
| Black wins | 21 |
| Score | 54.5 |
| Percent | 69 |
| Dp | 161.4 |
| AOR | 1380.6 |
| Performance | 1542 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 156 |
| Wins | 97 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Losses | 50 |
| White | 79 |
| Black | 77 |
| White wins | 60 |
| Black wins | 37 |
| Score | 101.5 |
| Percent | 65.1 |
| Dp | 128 |
| AOR | 1388.4 |
| Performance | 1516.5 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 1134 |
| Gender | 1039 |
| Age group | 88 |
| Gender/Age | 73 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 330 |
| Gender | 296 |
| Age group | 34 |
| Gender/Age | 25 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 56 |
| Gender | 49 |
| Age group | 11 |
| Gender/Age | 7 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 995 |
| Gender | 907 |
| Age group | 84 |
| Gender/Age | 68 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 277 |
| Gender | 244 |
| Age group | 31 |
| Gender/Age | 22 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 44 |
| Gender | 36 |
| Age group | 10 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 634 |
| Gender | 574 |
| Age group | 107 |
| Gender/Age | 87 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 298 |
| Gender | 268 |
| Age group | 53 |
| Gender/Age | 43 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 42 |
| Gender | 39 |
| Age group | 10 |
| Gender/Age | 8 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 541 |
| Gender | 494 |
| Age group | 56 |
| Gender/Age | 46 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 173 |
| Gender | 161 |
| Age group | 19 |
| Gender/Age | 16 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 100 |
| Gender | 94 |
| Age group | 12 |
| Gender/Age | 10 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 79 |
| Score | 54.5 |
| Percent | 69 |
| Aor | 1380.6 |
| Dp | 161.4 |
| Prat | 1542 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 90 |
| Score | 58.5 |
| Percent | 65 |
| Aor | 1389.4 |
| Dp | 127.5 |
| Prat | 1516.9 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 156 |
| Score | 101.5 |
| Percent | 65.1 |
| Aor | 1388.4 |
| Dp | 128 |
| Prat | 1516.5 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Cupido, C (Craig) | 7 | 3 | 4 | Oudussa Trials 2025 (U11 Boys) | Wayne Paul Williams Open 2026 | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Etsala-Kourou, W (William) | 4 | 4 | 0 | Mandela Day Open 2026 | AJ Cordier 10year Celebration Open 2026 | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Etsala-Kourou, B (Billy) | 4 | 1 | 3 | Sarah Jacobs Blitz 2025 | Van Reede Blitz 1 Open 2026 | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Cordier, A (Aidan) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Mandela Day Open 2026 | AJ Cordier 10year Celebration Open 2026 | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Verster, J (Juan Marais) | 3 | 3 | 0 | Oudussa Trials 2 2025 (U11 Boys) | Van Reede Blitz 1 Open 2026 | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Cupido, C (Craig) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Oudussa Trials 2025 (U11 Boys) | 2025 Eden Open & Women's Tournament (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Stalmeester, E (Emerson) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Oudussa Trials 2 2025 (U11 Boys) | Oudussa Trials 2025 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Ahrense, C (Cullen) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Eden Top Schools 2026 (U13 Mix) | Western Cape - Top Schools 2026 (U13 Mix) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Oosthuizen, S (Shaania) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Oudussa Trials 1 2026 (U13) | Oudussa Trials 2 2026 (U13) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Janse Van Rensburg, J (Jacob) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Eden Schools Trials 1 2026 (U13 Boys) | Eden Chess Trials 2 2026 (U14 Boys) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Cordier, A (Aidan) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Mandela Day Open 2026 | AJ Cordier 10year Celebration Open 2026 | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Etsala-Kourou, W (William) | 3 | 3 | 0 | Mandela Day Open 2026 | AJ Cordier 10year Celebration Open 2026 | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Cupido, C (Craig) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Mandela Day Open 2026 | Wayne Paul Williams Open 2026 | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Jullies, C (Conren) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Mandela Day Open 2026 | Wayne Paul Williams Open 2026 | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Marner, B (Bryan Neil) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Eden Rapid 2025 (B) | Laerskool George Suid 2025 (Ope) | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Etsala-Kourou, B (Billy) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Sarah Jacobs Blitz 2025 | Van Reede Blitz 1 Open 2026 | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Cupido, C (Craig) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Sarah Jacobs Blitz 2025 | David Jacobs Blitz 2026 | Details |
| Blitz | 3 | Louw, T (Terwin) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Sarah Jacobs Blitz 2025 | David Jacobs Blitz 2026 | Details |