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Michael Venter
1160305441Cape Town (WCT)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1651.7 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1151.7 |
| Highest | 1651.7 (2026-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 87 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 5 |
| We | 4.95 |
| SWe | 0.02 |
| Temp +/- | 0.6 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1596.1 |
| Final +/- | +0.6 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1652.3 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1152.3 |
| Highest | 1652.3 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 87 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1651.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1151.9 |
| Highest | 1651.9 (2026-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 87.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1631.5 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1651.9 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1151.9 |
| Highest | 1651.9 (2026-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 87.1 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1440.7 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 932.6 |
| Highest | 1440.7 (2026-02-28) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 117.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 5 |
| We | 4.13 |
| SWe | 0.87 |
| Temp +/- | 27.9 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1474.5 |
| Final +/- | +33.8 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1474.5 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 974.5 |
| Highest | 1474.5 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112.1 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1212.7 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 712.7 |
| Highest | 1212.7 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 162.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1212.7 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 712.7 |
| Highest | 1212.7 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 162.8 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2026 (U11) | Rapid | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-04 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1651.7 | 5 | 5 | 1557.2 | 0.6 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | South African Open Championship 2026 (U11 Boys) | Classical | 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-05 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1639.7 | 7 | 5 | 1673.7 | 7 | Details |
| 2 | CTCF Open Championship 2026 (U12) | Classical | 2026-06-13 | 2026-06-14 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1593 | 5 | 4.5 | 1778.5 | 33.9 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 WCSC PS Individual Championship (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-17 | Overberg (WOS) | 6 | 1574.1 | 6 | 4.5 | 1674.1 | 19 | Details |
| 4 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U10 Open) | Classical | 2026-03-28 | 2026-04-02 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1547.1 | 9 | 5 | 1634.8 | 30.9 | Details |
| 5 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1547.1 | 4 | 2 | 1399.9 | -3.9 | Details |
| 6 | CT Metro Schools Individual Closed 2026 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2026-03-07 | 2026-03-08 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1575.1 | 6 | 3.5 | 1427.3 | -28 | Details |
| 7 | CT Metro District East Schools Chess Individuals Trials 2026 (U11 Boys) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-08 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1556.4 | 6 | 5 | 1647.9 | 7.7 | Details |
| 8 | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2026 (U11) | Rapid | 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-30 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1556.4 | 5 | 4 | 1570.5 | 0.2 | Details |
| 9 | Helderberg Chess Club Open 2026 (U11 Mixed) | Standard | 2026-01-17 | 2026-01-17 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1544.4 | 5 | 3.5 | 1627 | 2.4 | Details |
| 10 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U10 Open) | Classical | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1547.1 | 6 | 4 | 1563 | 2.4 | Details |
| 11 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U10 Combined) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1547.1 | 6 | 3.5 | 1532.2 | -1.7 | Details |
| 12 | A & A Invitational Chess Tournament 2025 (U8+U10) | Standard | 2025-11-29 | 2025-11-29 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1547.1 | 5 | 3 | 1513.3 | -2.5 | Details |
| 13 | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2025 (U9) | Rapid | 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-12 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1528.5 | 5 | 5 | 1626.1 | 4.3 | Details |
| 14 | Grant East Annual Primary School Invitational Chess Tournament 2025 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2025-10-18 | 2025-10-18 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1528.5 | 5 | 4 | 1594.6 | 7.3 | Details |
| 15 | Rhenish Primary 2025 (U10) | Rapid | 2025-09-20 | 2025-09-20 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1542.3 | 5 | 4 | 1605.7 | 3.9 | Details |
| 16 | Western Cape Schools - Top Schools 2025 (U13) | Standard | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-07 | Overberg (WOS) | 6 | 1542.3 | 6 | 3 | 1434.1 | -12.6 | Details |
| 17 | CT Metro District East Top Schools Chess 2025 (U13) | Standard | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-03 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1550 | 6 | 5 | 1505.2 | -4.8 | Details |
| 18 | Cape Winelands Open 2025 (U12) | Standard | 2025-07-19 | 2025-07-19 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 5 | 1575.2 | 5 | 3 | 1419 | -15.8 | Details |
| 19 | Helderberg Chess Club Open 2025 (U11) | Standard | 2025-06-07 | 2025-06-07 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1598.4 | 5 | 3 | 1440.1 | -14.4 | Details |
| 20 | St John's CBC Rapid 2025 (U10) | Rapid | 2025-05-24 | 2025-05-24 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1549.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-18 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1549.4 | 6 | 6 | 1809 | 30.7 | Details |
| 22 | CT Metro Schools Individual Closed 2025 (U9 Open) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-02 | Cape Town (WCT) | 6 | 1501.1 | 6 | 5 | 1619.2 | 15.9 | Details |
| 23 | CT Metro District East Schools Chess Individuals Trials 2025 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-01 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1348.1 | 4 | 4 | 1626.4 | 21.9 | Details |
| 24 | Helderberg Chess Club PS Development Tournament 2025 (U9) | Standard | 2025-01-25 | 2025-01-25 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1293.3 | 5 | 4 | 1598.5 | 30.4 | Details |
| 25 | Grant East Annual Primary School Invitational Chess Tournament 2024 (U9) | Standard | 2024-10-05 | 2024-10-05 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1247.5 | 5 | 4 | 1515.3 | 25.4 | Details |
| 26 | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2024 (U9) | Rapid | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1224.9 | 5 | 4 | 1492.4 | 12.5 | Details |
| 27 | Rhenish PS Tournament 2024 (U10) | Rapid | 2024-05-11 | 2024-05-11 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1200 | 6 | 4 | 1354 | 12.4 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 5 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Black | 2 |
| White wins | 3 |
| Black wins | 2 |
| Score | 5 |
| Percent | 100 |
| Dp | 425 |
| AOR | 1132.2 |
| Performance | 1557.2 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 58 |
| Wins | 36 |
| Draws | 12 |
| Losses | 10 |
| White | 31 |
| Black | 27 |
| White wins | 20 |
| Black wins | 16 |
| Score | 42 |
| Percent | 72.4 |
| Dp | 190.5 |
| AOR | 1416.2 |
| Performance | 1606.7 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 149 |
| Wins | 102 |
| Draws | 17 |
| Losses | 30 |
| White | 75 |
| Black | 74 |
| White wins | 49 |
| Black wins | 53 |
| Score | 110.5 |
| Percent | 74.2 |
| Dp | 205.4 |
| AOR | 1362.6 |
| Performance | 1567.9 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 767 |
| Gender | 717 |
| Age group | 31 |
| Gender/Age | 28 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 220 |
| Gender | 202 |
| Age group | 9 |
| Gender/Age | 8 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 160 |
| Gender | 150 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 725 |
| Gender | 677 |
| Age group | 35 |
| Gender/Age | 32 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 205 |
| Gender | 187 |
| Age group | 12 |
| Gender/Age | 11 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 148 |
| Gender | 138 |
| Age group | 8 |
| Gender/Age | 8 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 694 |
| Gender | 619 |
| Age group | 75 |
| Gender/Age | 62 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 321 |
| Gender | 281 |
| Age group | 38 |
| Gender/Age | 27 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 152 |
| Gender | 143 |
| Age group | 19 |
| Gender/Age | 16 |
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 | 5 |
| Score | 5 |
| Percent | 100 |
| Aor | 1132.2 |
| Dp | 425 |
| Prat | 1557.2 |
Performance ()
| Games | 58 |
| Score | 42 |
| Percent | 72.4 |
| Aor | 1416.2 |
| Dp | 190.5 |
| Prat | 1606.7 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 85 |
| Score | 60.5 |
| Percent | 71.2 |
| Aor | 1412.1 |
| Dp | 180 |
| Prat | 1592.1 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 149 |
| Score | 110.5 |
| Percent | 74.2 |
| Aor | 1362.6 |
| Dp | 205.4 |
| Prat | 1567.9 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Nel, J (Joshua) | 4 | 1 | 3 | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2024 (U9) | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2026 (U11) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Zwartz, Z (Zeke) | 4 | 2 | 2 | CT Metro Schools Individual Closed 2025 (U9 Open) | South African Open Championship 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Akemdien, A (Alex) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Helderberg Chess Club PS Development Tournament 2025 (U9) | South African Open Championship 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Kruger, J (Josua Baruch) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Helderberg Chess Club PS Development Tournament 2025 (U9) | CT Metro District East Schools Chess Individuals Trials 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Webb, P (Paul) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Helderberg Chess Club Open 2025 (U11) | Helderberg Chess Club Open 2026 (U11 Mixed) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Zwartz, Z (Zeke) | 4 | 2 | 2 | CT Metro Schools Individual Closed 2025 (U9 Open) | South African Open Championship 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Akemdien, A (Alex) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Helderberg Chess Club PS Development Tournament 2025 (U9) | South African Open Championship 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Poole, C (Cayden) | 3 | 1 | 2 | CT Metro District East Schools Chess Individuals Trials 2025 (U9 Boys) | A & A Invitational Chess Tournament 2025 (U8+U10) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Webb, P (Paul) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Helderberg Chess Club Open 2025 (U11) | Helderberg Chess Club Open 2026 (U11 Mixed) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Kruger, J (Josua Baruch) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Helderberg Chess Club PS Development Tournament 2025 (U9) | CT Metro District East Schools Chess Individuals Trials 2026 (U11 Boys) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Brown, D (Dax) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2024 (U9) | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2025 (U9) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Linde, J (Joubert) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2024 (U9) | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2025 (U9) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Nel, J (Joshua) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2024 (U9) | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2026 (U11) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Van Wyk, J (Jordan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2025 (U9) | Closed Somerset College Chess Tournament 2026 (U11) | Details |