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Elster Vermeulen
1170192945Eden (WEG)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1693.7 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1193.7 |
| Highest | 1693.7 (2026-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 82 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 16 |
| Score | 6.5 |
| We | 11.59 |
| SWe | -0.99 |
| Temp +/- | -27.7 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1487.5 |
| Final +/- | -27.7 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1666 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1193.7 |
| Highest | 1693.7 (2026-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 82.1 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1672.7 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1172.7 |
| Highest | 1672.7 (2026-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 84.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 7 |
| Score | 5 |
| We | 4.97 |
| SWe | 0.03 |
| Temp +/- | 0.8 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1674.8 |
| Final +/- | +2.1 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1674.8 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1174.8 |
| Highest | 1674.8 (2026-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 84.3 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1399.4 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 899.4 |
| Highest | 1399.4 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 124.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1399.4 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 899.4 |
| Highest | 1399.4 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 124.8 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1200 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2024-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 165.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 9 |
| Score | 1.5 |
| We | 3.48 |
| SWe | -1.98 |
| Temp +/- | -71.2 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | -71.2 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1128.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2024-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 165.8 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Quadrangular George Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026-07-15 | 2026-07-15 | Eden (WEG) | 9 | 1693.7 | 9 | 1.5 | 1212 | -25.2 | Details |
| 2 | South African Open Championship 2026 (U9 Boys) | Classical | 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-05 | Cape Town (WCT) | 7 | 1693.7 | 7 | 5 | 1675.5 | -2.5 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Eden Chess Trials 2 2026 (U10 Boys) | Standard | 2026-05-23 | 2026-05-23 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1656.1 | 5 | 4.5 | 1793.9 | 18.2 | Details |
| 2 | 2026 WCSC PS Individual Championship (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2026-05-16 | 2026-05-17 | Overberg (WOS) | 6 | 1633.7 | 6 | 5 | 1680 | 8 | Details |
| 3 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2026 (U10) | Standard | 2026-04-25 | 2026-04-26 | Cape Town (WCT) | 5 | 1633.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 1676.9 | 7.1 | Details |
| 4 | Eden Rapid Championship 2026 (C) | Rapid | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-18 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1621 | 5 | 4.5 | 1831 | 21.8 | Details |
| 5 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U10 Open) | Classical | 2026-03-28 | 2026-04-02 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1621 | 9 | 5 | 1585.9 | -9 | Details |
| 6 | Eden Schools Trials 1 2026 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2026-03-14 | 2026-03-14 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1625.6 | 5 | 4 | 1593.9 | -4.6 | Details |
| 7 | George Trials 2 2026 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2026-02-14 | 2026-02-14 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1632.6 | 5 | 4 | 1609.6 | -2 | Details |
| 8 | George Trials 1 2026 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2026-01-31 | 2026-01-31 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1632.6 | 5 | 4 | 1596.5 | -3.2 | Details |
| 9 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U10 Combined) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1654 | 6 | 3 | 1522.4 | -15.3 | Details |
| 10 | Voories Skaaktoernooi 2025 (O9) | Rapid | 2025-11-08 | 2025-11-08 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1642.7 | 5 | 4.5 | 1758.2 | 8 | Details |
| 11 | 2025 Eden Open & Women's Tournament (U10) | Standard | 2025-08-23 | 2025-08-23 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1618.6 | 5 | 5 | 1799.6 | 17.3 | Details |
| 12 | George Top Schools 2025 (U9) | Standard | 2025-07-26 | 2025-07-26 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1619.9 | 5 | 4 | 1587.5 | -0.8 | Details |
| 13 | 2025 WC Rural Cup (U10) | Standard | 2025-06-14 | 2025-06-15 | Eden (WEG) | 6 | 1588.4 | 6 | 6 | 1777.5 | 22.4 | Details |
| 14 | Dennie Chess Rapid Tournament Open 2025 (U9) | Rapid | 2025-05-24 | 2025-05-24 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1646.3 | 5 | 4 | 1610.3 | -1.4 | Details |
| 15 | Western Cape Schools Individual Championship 2025 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-18 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 6 | 1646.3 | 6 | 3 | 1297.5 | -40 | Details |
| 16 | Eden Chess Trials 2 2025 (U10) | Standard | 2025-03-15 | 2025-04-12 | Eden (WEG) | 10 | 1570.1 | 9 | 9 | 1832.8 | 45.8 | Details |
| 17 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championships 2025 (U8 Open) | Classical | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-05 | Cape Winelands (WCW) | 9 | 1570.1 | 9 | 5 | 1493 | -15.2 | Details |
| 18 | Eden Schools Chess Trials 1 2025 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-08 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1420.6 | 5 | 5 | 1794.6 | 37.2 | Details |
| 19 | George Schools Chess Trials 3 2025 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2025-03-01 | 2025-03-01 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1420.6 | 5 | 4 | 1507.3 | 9.3 | Details |
| 20 | George Schools Chess Trials 2 2025 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2025-02-15 | 2025-02-15 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1377.1 | 5 | 4 | 1508.4 | 13.6 | Details |
| 21 | George Schools Chess Trials 1 2025 (U9 Boys) | Standard | 2025-02-01 | 2025-02-01 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1377.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1416.5 | 4.6 | Details |
| 22 | Mzansi Interprovincial Youth Chess Championships 2024 (U8 Open Championship) | Classical | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-19 | Capricorn (LCP) | 7 | 1331.4 | 6 | 4.5 | 1510 | 25.2 | Details |
| 23 | Eden Chess Union League 2024 (1st Division) | Standard | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-12 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1349.3 | 5 | 1.5 | 1255.1 | -10 | Details |
| 24 | Western Cape Top Schools Championship 2024 (U7 Mixed) | Standard | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-01 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1328.4 | 4 | 3 | 1475.3 | 11.6 | Details |
| 25 | George Primary Top Schools 2024 (U7) | Standard | 2024-07-20 | 2024-07-20 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1310.5 | 4 | 3 | 1436.5 | 10 | Details |
| 26 | Western Cape PS Individuals Championship 2024 (U7 Boys) | Standard | 2024-05-04 | 2024-05-05 | West Coast (WCU) | 6 | 1330.8 | 6 | 3 | 1234.4 | -11.3 | Details |
| 27 | Eden Chess Trials 2 2024 (U8) | Standard | 2024-04-13 | 2024-04-20 | Eden (WEG) | 10 | 1270.6 | 10 | 7 | 1372.8 | 21.7 | Details |
| 28 | Eden School Chess Trials 1 2024 (U7 Boys) | Standard | 2024-03-09 | 2024-03-09 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1242.5 | 5 | 3 | 1285.4 | 3.5 | Details |
| 29 | George Schools Trials 3 2024 (U7 Boys) | Standard | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-02 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1242.5 | 4 | 3 | 1395.9 | 12.1 | Details |
| 30 | George Schools Trials 2 2024 (U7 Boys) | Standard | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-17 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1200 | 4 | 3 | 1412.5 | 16.6 | Details |
| 31 | George Schools Trials 1 2024 (U7 Boys) | Standard | 2024-02-03 | 2024-02-03 | Eden (WEG) | 5 | 1200 | 4 | 2.5 | 1259 | 4.6 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 16 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Losses | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Black | 9 |
| White wins | 1 |
| Black wins | 4 |
| Score | 6.5 |
| Percent | 40.6 |
| Dp | -79.7 |
| AOR | 1494.4 |
| Performance | 1414.7 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 61 |
| Wins | 38 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Losses | 17 |
| White | 30 |
| Black | 31 |
| White wins | 19 |
| Black wins | 19 |
| Score | 41 |
| Percent | 67.2 |
| Dp | 146.3 |
| AOR | 1452 |
| Performance | 1598.3 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 189 |
| Wins | 128 |
| Draws | 13 |
| Losses | 48 |
| White | 91 |
| Black | 98 |
| White wins | 61 |
| Black wins | 67 |
| Score | 134.5 |
| Percent | 71.2 |
| Dp | 179.9 |
| AOR | 1358.4 |
| Performance | 1538.3 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 599 |
| Gender | 562 |
| Age group | 10 |
| Gender/Age | 9 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 187 |
| Gender | 174 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 25 |
| Gender | 24 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 639 |
| Gender | 600 |
| Age group | 12 |
| Gender/Age | 11 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 196 |
| Gender | 182 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 22 |
| Gender | 21 |
| Age group | 1 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 928 |
| Gender | 815 |
| Age group | 32 |
| Gender/Age | 28 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 431 |
| Gender | 372 |
| Age group | 17 |
| Gender/Age | 16 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 47 |
| Gender | 44 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
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 | 16 |
| Score | 6.5 |
| Percent | 40.6 |
| Aor | 1494.4 |
| Dp | -79.7 |
| Prat | 1414.7 |
Performance ()
| Games | 61 |
| Score | 41 |
| Percent | 67.2 |
| Aor | 1452 |
| Dp | 146.3 |
| Prat | 1598.3 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 77 |
| Score | 53.5 |
| Percent | 69.5 |
| Aor | 1450.3 |
| Dp | 165.6 |
| Prat | 1615.9 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 189 |
| Score | 134.5 |
| Percent | 71.2 |
| Aor | 1358.4 |
| Dp | 179.9 |
| Prat | 1538.3 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Rostoll, A (Arno) | 9 | 5 | 4 | George Schools Trials 1 2024 (U7 Boys) | George Trials 2 2026 (U9 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Van Der Merwe, F (Finley) | 8 | 3 | 5 | George Schools Trials 1 2024 (U7 Boys) | Eden Chess Trials 2 2026 (U10 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Rens, B (Beauwin) | 8 | 6 | 2 | George Schools Trials 2 2024 (U7 Boys) | Eden Chess Trials 2 2026 (U10 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Cornforth, J (Joshua) | 6 | 4 | 2 | George Schools Trials 1 2024 (U7 Boys) | 2025 Eden Open & Women's Tournament (U10) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Petersen, B (Bryson) | 6 | 4 | 2 | George Schools Chess Trials 2 2025 (U9 Boys) | Voories Skaaktoernooi 2025 (O9) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Rostoll, A (Arno) | 9 | 5 | 4 | George Schools Trials 1 2024 (U7 Boys) | George Trials 2 2026 (U9 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Van Der Merwe, F (Finley) | 8 | 3 | 5 | George Schools Trials 1 2024 (U7 Boys) | Eden Chess Trials 2 2026 (U10 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Cornforth, J (Joshua) | 6 | 4 | 2 | George Schools Trials 1 2024 (U7 Boys) | 2025 Eden Open & Women's Tournament (U10) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Rens, B (Beauwin) | 6 | 6 | 0 | George Schools Trials 2 2024 (U7 Boys) | Eden Chess Trials 2 2026 (U10 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Rens, D (Deauwin) | 5 | 2 | 3 | George Schools Trials 2 2024 (U7 Boys) | George Trials 2 2026 (U9 Boys) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Rens, B (Beauwin) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Dennie Chess Rapid Tournament Open 2025 (U9) | Eden Rapid Championship 2026 (C) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Marner, L (Loannes) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Dennie Chess Rapid Tournament Open 2025 (U9) | Voories Skaaktoernooi 2025 (O9) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Petersen, B (Bryson) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Dennie Chess Rapid Tournament Open 2025 (U9) | Voories Skaaktoernooi 2025 (O9) | Details |