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Kyle Van Niekerk
1150147147Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1452.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 958.6 |
| Highest | 1472.5 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1425.2 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1452.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 958.6 |
| Highest | 1472.5 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112.5 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1466.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 966.2 |
| Highest | 1472.3 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1454 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1466.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 966.2 |
| Highest | 1472.3 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112.5 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1208.6 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 708.6 |
| Highest | 1208.6 (2025-11-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 163.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1208.6 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 708.6 |
| Highest | 1208.6 (2025-11-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 163.8 |
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 |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Dr KK Chess - Curro 2026 (U12) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-07 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1420 | 5 | 4 | 1639.9 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | Gauteng Inter-Region at Emerald Resort 2025 (U12 Championship) | Standard | 2025-12-06 | 2025-12-07 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1448.8 | 5 | 1 | 1286.8 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | 2025 Super 8 (Senior) | Rapid | 2025-09-26 | 2025-09-26 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 7 | 1472 | 7 | 5 | 1413 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | Dr KK Regional Trials 2025 (U12) | Standard | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-06 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1432.5 | 5 | 4 | 1560.7 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | Ashton John 2025 (U12) | Standard | 2025-08-23 | 2025-08-23 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1432.5 | 5 | 4 | 1481.3 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | Knight Shift Open Chess Tournament 2025 (U12) | Standard | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-02 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1424.5 | 5 | 3 | 1482.7 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | CURRO Tournament 2025 (U12) | Standard | 2025-04-12 | 2025-04-12 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1409.4 | 5 | 4 | 1497.5 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | DR KK Volkies 2025 (U10) | Standard | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-01 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1401.9 | 5 | 3.5 | 1441.1 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | Gauteng Inter-Region at UJ 2024 (U10 Candidates) | Standard | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-08 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1377.2 | 5 | 4 | 1524.4 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | DR KKD Mooirivier Trials 2024 (U10) | Standard | 2024-09-14 | 2024-09-14 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1401.1 | 5 | 2 | 1207.6 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | DR KKD Curro Agegroup 2024 (U10) | Standard | 2024-08-31 | 2024-08-31 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1401.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1436.5 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | DR KK Gimmies 2024 (U10) | Standard | 2024-07-13 | 2024-07-13 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1395.4 | 5 | 3.5 | 1431.5 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | DR KKD Saamtrek 2024 (U10) | Standard | 2024-06-08 | 2024-06-08 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1398.4 | 5 | 3 | 1372.9 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | DR KKD Ferdies Mar 2024 (E) | Standard | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-02 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1370.1 | 5 | 4 | 1494.8 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | DR KKD Curro Feb 2024 (U10) | Standard | 2024-02-10 | 2024-02-10 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1345.3 | 5 | 4 | 1476.9 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | 2024 Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championship (U10B) | Standard | 2024-01-13 | 2024-01-14 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1343.3 | 4 | 2.5 | 1373.3 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | DR KKD Trials 2023 (U10) | Standard | 2023-09-02 | 2023-09-02 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1348.7 | 5 | 3 | 1309 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | DR KKD Meiringspark 2023 (U10) | Standard | 2023-08-19 | 2023-08-19 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1252.5 | 5 | 4 | 1449.6 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | DR Kenneth Kaunda Volkies 29 Jul 2023 (D) | Standard | 2023-07-29 | 2023-07-29 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1221.1 | 5 | 4 | 1404.5 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda Volkies 2023 (Beginners) | Standard | 2023-06-10 | 2023-06-10 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1218.7 | 5 | 2.5 | 1224.5 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | Dr KKD Curro 2023 (Beginners+U8) | Standard | 2023-05-13 | 2023-05-13 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1164.9 | 5 | 4 | 1447.3 | 0 | Details |
| 22 | DR Kenneth Kaunda Curro 2023 (D) | Standard | 2023-04-22 | 2023-04-22 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) | 5 | 1165.9 | 4 | 2 | 1160.4 | 0 | Details |
| 23 | Super 8 Skaak 2022 (Juniors) | Rapid | 2022-10-15 | 2022-10-15 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 3 | 1200 | 3 | 0 | 812.4 | 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 | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Black | 2 |
| White wins | 2 |
| Black wins | 2 |
| Score | 4 |
| Percent | 80 |
| Dp | 255 |
| AOR | 1384.9 |
| Performance | 1639.9 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 113 |
| Wins | 72 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Losses | 36 |
| White | 60 |
| Black | 53 |
| White wins | 39 |
| Black wins | 33 |
| Score | 74.5 |
| Percent | 65.9 |
| Dp | 135.4 |
| AOR | 1265.6 |
| Performance | 1401 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 2392 |
| Gender | 2068 |
| Age group | 157 |
| Gender/Age | 129 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 173 |
| Gender | 150 |
| Age group | 14 |
| Gender/Age | 13 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 35 |
| Gender | 31 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 2029 |
| Gender | 1758 |
| Age group | 136 |
| Gender/Age | 112 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 158 |
| Gender | 138 |
| Age group | 13 |
| Gender/Age | 13 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 35 |
| Gender | 31 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
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 | 4 |
| Percent | 80 |
| Aor | 1384.9 |
| Dp | 255 |
| Prat | 1639.9 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 37 |
| Score | 25 |
| Percent | 67.6 |
| Aor | 1327.3 |
| Dp | 149.3 |
| Prat | 1476.6 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 113 |
| Score | 74.5 |
| Percent | 65.9 |
| Aor | 1265.6 |
| Dp | 135.4 |
| Prat | 1401 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Gweshe, T (Tinotenda) | 7 | 3 | 4 | DR KKD Trials 2023 (U10) | Dr KK Regional Trials 2025 (U12) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Combrink, F (Frederick Johan) | 4 | 3 | 1 | DR KKD Saamtrek 2024 (U10) | DR KKD Mooirivier Trials 2024 (U10) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Mochoanchoeng, T (Thato) | 4 | 1 | 3 | DR KKD Curro Feb 2024 (U10) | Dr KK Chess - Curro 2026 (U12) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Scholtz, I (Imke) | 3 | 0 | 3 | DR KKD Curro Feb 2024 (U10) | Knight Shift Open Chess Tournament 2025 (U12) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Gouws, PL (Philip) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda Volkies 2023 (Beginners) | Dr KK Chess - Curro 2026 (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Gweshe, T (Tinotenda) | 7 | 3 | 4 | DR KKD Trials 2023 (U10) | Dr KK Regional Trials 2025 (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Combrink, F (Frederick Johan) | 4 | 3 | 1 | DR KKD Saamtrek 2024 (U10) | DR KKD Mooirivier Trials 2024 (U10) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Mochoanchoeng, T (Thato) | 4 | 1 | 3 | DR KKD Curro Feb 2024 (U10) | Dr KK Chess - Curro 2026 (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Scholtz, I (Imke) | 3 | 0 | 3 | DR KKD Curro Feb 2024 (U10) | Knight Shift Open Chess Tournament 2025 (U12) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Gouws, PL (Philip) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Dr Kenneth Kaunda Volkies 2023 (Beginners) | Dr KK Chess - Curro 2026 (U12) | Details |