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Luca Blom
1150146766Cape Town (WCT)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1622.6 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1161.5 |
| Highest | 1661.5 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 86 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1545.1 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1622.6 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1161.5 |
| Highest | 1661.5 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 85.9 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1649 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1206.9 |
| Highest | 1706.9 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 80.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1545.1 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1649 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1206.9 |
| Highest | 1706.9 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 80.5 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1318.9 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 876.5 |
| Highest | 1475 (2023-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 991.2 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1318.9 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 876.5 |
| Highest | 1475 (2023-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112.1 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1182.3 |
| 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 | 1182.3 |
| 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 |
| # | 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 | 1641.6 | 6 | 2.5 | 1525.7 | -18.9 | Details |
| 2 | Cape Town Metro South Top Schools 2026 (U13 Mixed) | Standard | 2026-07-25 | 2026-07-26 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1641.6 | 6 | 5 | 1447.5 | -8 | Details |
| 3 | CTCF Open Championship 2026 (U12) | Classical | 2026-06-13 | 2026-06-14 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1661.5 | 2 | 1.5 | 1473 | -12 | Details |
| 4 | 2026 WCSC PS Individual Championship (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-17 | Overberg (WOS) | 6 | 1622.4 | 6 | 5.5 | 1876.8 | 41.9 | Details |
| 5 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2026 (U12) | Standard | 2026-04-25 | 2026-04-26 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1622.4 | 5 | 3.5 | 1593.1 | -2.8 | Details |
| 6 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U12 Open) | Classical | 2026-03-28 | 2026-04-02 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1596.5 | 9 | 5.5 | 1704.5 | 37.9 | Details |
| 7 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1596.5 | 9 | 4 | 1394.2 | -12 | Details |
| 8 | CT Metro Schools Individual Closed 2026 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2026-03-07 | 2026-03-08 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1558.4 | 6 | 4.5 | 1707.6 | 28.9 | Details |
| 9 | CT Metro South Individual Trials 2026 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-08 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1540.7 | 6 | 5.5 | 1633.9 | 7.4 | Details |
| 10 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U12 Open) | Classical | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1557.4 | 6 | 4 | 1580 | 3.4 | Details |
| 11 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U12 Combined) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1557.4 | 6 | 3 | 1438.5 | -13.8 | Details |
| 12 | Western Cape Schools - Top Schools 2025 (U11) | Standard | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-07 | Overberg (WOS) | 6 | 1521.6 | 6 | 5.5 | 1710.7 | 22.4 | Details |
| 13 | 4th Curro Durbanville Rapid Open 2025 (Advanced) | Rapid | 2025-07-19 | 2025-07-19 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1549.6 | 7 | 2 | 1328.9 | -17.6 | Details |
| 14 | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-18 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1546.5 | 6 | 4 | 1561.8 | 2 | Details |
| 15 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championships 2025 (U10 Open) | Classical | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-05 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 9 | 1511.7 | 9 | 5.5 | 1596.6 | 18.8 | Details |
| 16 | CT Metro Schools Individual Closed 2025 (U11 Open) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-02 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1492.3 | 6 | 4 | 1592.8 | 12.1 | Details |
| 17 | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2025 (U11 Open) | Standard | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-02 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1463.3 | 6 | 5.5 | 1615.7 | 18.1 | Details |
| 18 | Mzansi Interprovincial Youth Chess Championships 2024 (U10 Open Championship) | Classical | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-19 | Capricorn (LCP) | 7 | 1429.7 | 7 | 5 | 1550.6 | 20.8 | Details |
| 19 | Western Cape Top Schools Championship 2024 (U9 Mixed) | Standard | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-01 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1407.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1544.7 | 14.1 | Details |
| 20 | Curro Durbanville Chess Rapid Open 2024 (Intermediate) | Rapid | 2024-07-13 | 2024-07-13 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1478.7 | 6 | 1 | 996.8 | -44.5 | Details |
| 21 | Cape Town Chess Federation Closed Chess Championships 2024 (U10) | Standard | 2024-06-15 | 2024-06-15 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1466 | 5 | 4 | 1537.2 | 8 | Details |
| 22 | Western Cape PS Individuals Championship 2024 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2024-05-04 | 2024-05-05 | West Coast (WCU) | 6 | 1436.3 | 6 | 5 | 1593.1 | 18.6 | Details |
| 23 | Cape Town Metro Schools Chess Closed Individuals 2024 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-03 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1395.4 | 6 | 5 | 1587.8 | 22.7 | Details |
| 24 | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2024 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2024-02-03 | 2024-02-03 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1393.1 | 5 | 4 | 1455.4 | 5.6 | Details |
| 25 | Cape of Good Hope Open Chess Tournament 2024 (U10) | Rapid | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-17 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1393.1 | 6 | 4 | 1329.1 | -4.1 | Details |
| 26 | Western Cape Top Schools 2023 (U9 Mixed) | Standard | 2023-09-02 | 2023-09-03 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1344 | 6 | 4 | 1502.5 | 18.6 | Details |
| 27 | CT Metro District South Top Schools 2023 (U9+U11 Mixed + U13 Girls) | Rapid | 2023-07-29 | 2023-07-29 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1295.8 | 4 | 4 | 1625 | 18.7 | Details |
| 28 | Western Cape PS Individuals 2023 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-06 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1249.5 | 6 | 4 | 1470.3 | 25.7 | Details |
| 29 | Cape Town Metro Schools Chess Closed Individuals 2023 (U9 Boys) | Rapid | 2023-03-04 | 2023-03-04 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1226.6 | 5 | 3 | 1398.9 | 12.7 | Details |
| 30 | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2023 (U9 Mixed) | Rapid | 2023-02-04 | 2023-02-04 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1188.9 | 5 | 4 | 1464.9 | 19.1 | Details |
| 31 | Metro Rapid 2022 (U7 Boys) | Rapid | 2022-10-22 | 2022-10-22 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1162.5 | 5 | 3 | 1341.4 | 13.2 | Details |
| 32 | Western Cape Top Schools 2022 (U9 Mix) | Standard | 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-17 | Overberg (WOS) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 1 | 1000 | -18.9 | 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 | 55 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Draws | 11 |
| Losses | 12 |
| White | 26 |
| Black | 29 |
| White wins | 15 |
| Black wins | 17 |
| Score | 37.5 |
| Percent | 68.2 |
| Dp | 154.5 |
| AOR | 1444.5 |
| Performance | 1599.1 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 189 |
| Wins | 115 |
| Draws | 21 |
| Losses | 53 |
| White | 91 |
| Black | 98 |
| White wins | 51 |
| Black wins | 64 |
| Score | 125.5 |
| Percent | 66.4 |
| Dp | 139.4 |
| AOR | 1371.5 |
| Performance | 1510.9 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 944 |
| Gender | 878 |
| Age group | 55 |
| Gender/Age | 50 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 283 |
| Gender | 258 |
| Age group | 20 |
| Gender/Age | 17 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 191 |
| Gender | 178 |
| Age group | 12 |
| Gender/Age | 11 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 740 |
| Gender | 692 |
| Age group | 37 |
| Gender/Age | 34 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 211 |
| Gender | 193 |
| Age group | 12 |
| Gender/Age | 11 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 152 |
| Gender | 142 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 8 |
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 | 55 |
| Score | 37.5 |
| Percent | 68.2 |
| Aor | 1444.5 |
| Dp | 154.5 |
| Prat | 1599.1 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 67 |
| Score | 44.5 |
| Percent | 66.4 |
| Aor | 1443.4 |
| Dp | 139.6 |
| Prat | 1583 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 189 |
| Score | 125.5 |
| Percent | 66.4 |
| Aor | 1371.5 |
| Dp | 139.4 |
| Prat | 1510.9 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Joya, L (Lilitha) | 5 | 3 | 2 | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2023 (U9 Mixed) | CT Metro South Individual Trials 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Blom, L (Liam) | 4 | 1 | 3 | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2023 (U9 Mixed) | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2025 (U11 Open) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Stern, M (Mason) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Metro Rapid 2022 (U7 Boys) | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Chapela, K (Kai) | 3 | 0 | 3 | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2024 (U9 Boys) | CT Metro South Individual Trials 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Lin, J (Junming) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Cape of Good Hope Open Chess Tournament 2024 (U10) | Mzansi Interprovincial Youth Chess Championships 2024 (U10 Open Championship) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Stern, M (Mason) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Western Cape PS Individuals Championship 2024 (U9 Boys) | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Van Der Merwe, S (Schalk Wolf) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Cape Town Metro Schools Chess Closed Individuals 2024 (U9 Boys) | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U12 Open) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Joya, L (Lilitha) | 3 | 2 | 1 | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2024 (U9 Boys) | CT Metro South Individual Trials 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Chapela, K (Kai) | 3 | 0 | 3 | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2024 (U9 Boys) | CT Metro South Individual Trials 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Nel, J (Joshua) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Western Cape PS Individuals Championship 2024 (U9 Boys) | CT Metro Schools Individual Closed 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Blom, L (Liam) | 2 | 0 | 2 | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2023 (U9 Mixed) | Curro Durbanville Chess Rapid Open 2024 (Intermediate) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Joya, L (Lilitha) | 2 | 1 | 1 | District South Schools Chess Individual Trials 2023 (U9 Mixed) | Cape Town Metro Schools Chess Closed Individuals 2023 (U9 Boys) | Details |