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Nathan Mathew
1160149315iLembe (KIK)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1508.3 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1008.3 |
| Highest | 1508.3 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 107 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 4 |
| We | 3.91 |
| SWe | 0.08 |
| Temp +/- | 2.5 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1471.9 |
| Final +/- | +2.5 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1510.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1010.9 |
| Highest | 1510.9 (2026-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 106.5 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1483.6 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 983.6 |
| Highest | 1483.6 (2026-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 110.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 4 |
| We | 3.87 |
| SWe | 0.13 |
| Temp +/- | 4.1 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1471.9 |
| Final +/- | +4.1 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1487.7 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 987.7 |
| Highest | 1487.7 (2026-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 110.1 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1454.3 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 954.3 |
| Highest | 1454.3 (2025-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 115.4 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1222.6 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1454.3 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 954.3 |
| Highest | 1454.3 (2025-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 115.4 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1155.8 |
| 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 | 1155.8 |
| 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 KwaZulu Natal Closed Championship (U12) | Standard | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06-28 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1508.3 | 5 | 4 | 1514.3 | 2.5 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (D) | Standard | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-03 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1501 | 7 | 4.5 | 1524.7 | 7.4 | Details |
| 2 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U10 Open) | Classical | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1482.1 | 6 | 4 | 1565.7 | 11.8 | Details |
| 3 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (U10) | Rapid | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1482.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | 2025 ECA 2nd Youth Trials (U8+U10) | Standard | 2025-07-26 | 2025-07-27 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1470.6 | 6 | 5.5 | 1694.7 | 26.4 | Details |
| 5 | 2025 Eyethu Chess Academy Winter Challenge 1 (Standard) | Standard | 2025-07-19 | 2025-07-19 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1470.6 | 5 | 2 | 1274.1 | -19.8 | Details |
| 6 | 2025 Umhlanga Youth Open (Junior Primary) | Standard | 2025-07-12 | 2025-07-13 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1470.6 | 6 | 4 | 1473.4 | 0.5 | Details |
| 7 | 2025 KZN Open (C) | Standard | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1480.5 | 7 | 4.5 | 1444.2 | -6.2 | Details |
| 8 | 2025 Ethekwini Open (B) | Standard | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1418.7 | 6 | 4 | 1387.1 | -3.5 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 Eyethu Chess Academy Tournament (U8+U10) | Standard | 2025-03-15 | 2025-03-15 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1418.7 | 5 | 4 | 1502.6 | 9.1 | Details |
| 10 | 2025 ECA 1st Youth Trials (E) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-09 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1418.7 | 6 | 5.5 | 1587.6 | 20.1 | Details |
| 11 | 2025 Westville Girls High School Rapid (U8+U10) | Rapid | 2025-02-22 | 2025-02-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1299.2 | 6 | 6 | 1605.8 | 20.5 | Details |
| 12 | Westville Chess Club Tournament 2025 (Junior Primary) | Standard | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1299.2 | 5 | 5 | 1615.4 | 31.7 | Details |
| 13 | Westville Chess Club January Rapid 2025 (Junior Primary) | Rapid | 2025-01-25 | 2025-01-25 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1275.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1504.4 | 13.2 | Details |
| 14 | The Heritage Open Chess Tournament 2024 | Rapid | 2024-09-28 | 2024-09-28 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1281.7 | 5 | 2 | 1172.5 | -6.4 | Details |
| 15 | Westville Senior Primary Chess Tournament 2024 (Junior Primary) | Rapid | 2024-09-07 | 2024-09-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1281.7 | 7 | 5 | 1420.4 | 13 | Details |
| 16 | 2024 Durban Chess Club Second Swiss | Standard | 2024-08-01 | 2024-09-19 | Ethekwini (KED) | 8 | 1281.7 | 2 | 0.5 | 980 | -13.3 | Details |
| 17 | 2024 ECA 3rd Youth Trials (E) | Standard | 2024-08-31 | 2024-09-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1281.7 | 6 | 4 | 1308.1 | 3.3 | Details |
| 18 | Ashton International College Chess Champs 2024 (Junior Primary) | Rapid | 2024-08-17 | 2024-08-17 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1260.3 | 5 | 4 | 1439 | 11.9 | Details |
| 19 | St James School Rapid Rated Chess Tournament 2024 (Junior Primary) | Rapid | 2024-07-20 | 2024-07-20 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1281.7 | 6 | 5 | 1486.3 | 15.7 | Details |
| 20 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (C) | Standard | 2024-07-04 | 2024-07-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1281.7 | 7 | 2 | 1034.1 | -37.1 | Details |
| 21 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2024-07-04 | 2024-07-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 11 | 1281.7 | 10 | 3 | 1274.2 | -0.4 | Details |
| 22 | Durban & Districts Chess Challenge 2024 (U8+U10) | Rapid | 2024-06-08 | 2024-06-08 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1281.7 | 7 | 4.5 | 1378.7 | 10.1 | Details |
| 23 | 2024 Durban Chess Club Championships (B) | Standard | 2024-04-18 | 2024-06-13 | Ethekwini (KED) | 9 | 1196.7 | 4 | 0 | 632.4 | -44.6 | Details |
| 24 | ILembe Youth Trials 2024 (U10+U12) | Standard | 2024-06-01 | 2024-06-01 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1196.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 1438.6 | 22.9 | Details |
| 25 | 2024 ECA 2nd Youth Trials (U8+U10) | Standard | 2024-05-18 | 2024-05-19 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1139.6 | 6 | 3.5 | 1322.7 | 20.1 | Details |
| 26 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (B) | Standard | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-21 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1185 | 5 | 2 | 1201.2 | 2 | Details |
| 27 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U10) | Standard | 2024-04-13 | 2024-04-14 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1185 | 6 | 3 | 1205.8 | 1 | Details |
| 28 | 2024 Durban Chess Club Revive Swiss | Standard | 2024-01-18 | 2024-04-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 9 | 1185 | 3 | 0 | 747.7 | -28.1 | Details |
| 29 | 2023 UCC Durban Open (B) | Standard | 2023-10-28 | 2023-10-29 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1200.8 | 6 | 2.5 | 1125.2 | -8.8 | Details |
| 30 | St James Rapid Rated Tournament 2023 (Junior) | Rapid | 2023-08-26 | 2023-08-26 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1198.4 | 5 | 2.5 | 1213.1 | 1.2 | Details |
| 31 | Crawford La lucia Rapid Chess Tournament 2023 (Junior) | Rapid | 2023-07-22 | 2023-07-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1171.4 | 6 | 4 | 1348.3 | 13.6 | Details |
| 32 | Umhlali Preparatory Rapid 2023 (Junior Primary) | Rapid | 2023-05-20 | 2023-05-20 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1168.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 1196.1 | 1.4 | Details |
| 33 | Westville Senior Primary School Individual Invitational Chess Tournament 2023 (Junior Primary) | Rapid | 2023-04-22 | 2023-04-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1079.4 | 7 | 6 | 1491.8 | 36.4 | Details |
| 34 | 2023 KZN Open (B) | Standard | 2023-04-29 | 2023-04-30 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1079.4 | 6 | 2.5 | 1152.8 | 8.5 | Details |
| 35 | Durban Chess Summer Championship 2023 (C) | Standard | 2023-03-04 | 2023-03-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1149.8 | 4 | 1 | 981.8 | -13.1 | Details |
| 36 | Durban Chess Clarence Championship 2023 (C) | Standard | 2023-03-18 | 2023-03-18 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1149.8 | 5 | 1 | 931.8 | -22.1 | Details |
| 37 | Ilembe Junior Rapid 2023 (Junior Primary) | Rapid | 2023-02-18 | 2023-02-18 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 1 | 937.3 | -18.1 | Details |
| 38 | Crawford International North Coast Chess Challenge 2023 (Junior Primary) | Rapid | 2023-02-25 | 2023-02-25 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 2 | 1093.2 | -7 | 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 | 12 |
| Wins | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Black | 7 |
| White wins | 2 |
| Black wins | 6 |
| Score | 8.5 |
| Percent | 70.8 |
| Dp | 177.1 |
| AOR | 1343.3 |
| Performance | 1520.4 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 213 |
| Wins | 114 |
| Draws | 21 |
| Losses | 78 |
| White | 104 |
| Black | 109 |
| White wins | 46 |
| Black wins | 68 |
| Score | 124.5 |
| Percent | 58.5 |
| Dp | 71.8 |
| AOR | 1248.4 |
| Performance | 1320.2 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 1915 |
| Gender | 1686 |
| Age group | 143 |
| Gender/Age | 117 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 112 |
| Gender | 106 |
| Age group | 10 |
| Gender/Age | 10 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 8 |
| Gender | 8 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 2014 |
| Gender | 1733 |
| Age group | 154 |
| Gender/Age | 124 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 119 |
| Gender | 108 |
| Age group | 10 |
| Gender/Age | 10 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 8 |
| Gender | 8 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 586 |
| Gender | 534 |
| Age group | 50 |
| Gender/Age | 42 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 53 |
| Gender | 51 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 8 |
| Gender | 8 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 595 |
| Gender | 533 |
| Age group | 38 |
| Gender/Age | 34 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 50 |
| Gender | 45 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 8 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 12 |
| Gender | 12 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 12 |
| Score | 8.5 |
| Percent | 70.8 |
| Aor | 1343.3 |
| Dp | 177.1 |
| Prat | 1520.4 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 24 |
| Score | 18 |
| Percent | 75 |
| Aor | 1362.8 |
| Dp | 212.5 |
| Prat | 1575.3 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 213 |
| Score | 124.5 |
| Percent | 58.5 |
| Aor | 1248.4 |
| Dp | 71.8 |
| Prat | 1320.2 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Varghese, S (Steven) | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2023 KZN Open (B) | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (D) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Ntshakala, H (Hlelolwenkosi) | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U10) | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (D) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Gabriels, A (Amrienta) | 5 | 1 | 4 | Westville Chess Club January Rapid 2025 (Junior Primary) | 2025 ECA 2nd Youth Trials (U8+U10) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Soobramoney, H (Hezron) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U10) | 2025 KZN Open (C) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Ramsurup, M (Mia) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2023 KZN Open (B) | Durban & Districts Chess Challenge 2024 (U8+U10) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Ntshakala, H (Hlelolwenkosi) | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U10) | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (D) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Varghese, S (Steven) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2023 KZN Open (B) | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (D) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Gabriels, A (Amrienta) | 4 | 1 | 3 | Westville Chess Club Tournament 2025 (Junior Primary) | 2025 ECA 2nd Youth Trials (U8+U10) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Soobramoney, H (Hezron) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2024 ECA 1st Youth Trials (U10) | 2025 KZN Open (C) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Cason, D (Dante) | 4 | 3 | 1 | Durban Chess Clarence Championship 2023 (C) | 2025 ECA 1st Youth Trials (E) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Murugas, D (Devajha) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Westville Senior Primary School Individual Invitational Chess Tournament 2023 (Junior Primary) | Durban & Districts Chess Challenge 2024 (U8+U10) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Chen, N (Neo) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Ilembe Junior Rapid 2023 (Junior Primary) | Westville Senior Primary Chess Tournament 2024 (Junior Primary) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Ntsele, Z (Zibusiso) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Westville Chess Club January Rapid 2025 (Junior Primary) | 2025 Westville Girls High School Rapid (U8+U10) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Hadebe, L (Lubanzi) | 2 | 2 | 0 | St James School Rapid Rated Chess Tournament 2024 (Junior Primary) | 2025 Westville Girls High School Rapid (U8+U10) | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Varghese, S (Steven) | 2 | 1 | 1 | St James School Rapid Rated Chess Tournament 2024 (Junior Primary) | Westville Senior Primary Chess Tournament 2024 (Junior Primary) | Details |