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Micah Jainarain
1180318769Ethekwini (KED)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1473.7 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 973.7 |
| Highest | 1473.7 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 15 |
| Score | 12.5 |
| We | 10.76 |
| SWe | 1.47 |
| Temp +/- | 46.9 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1506.5 |
| Final +/- | +46.9 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1520.6 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1020.6 |
| Highest | 1520.6 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 105 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1448.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 948.9 |
| Highest | 1448.9 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 116.3 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 15 |
| Score | 12.5 |
| We | 10.4 |
| SWe | 2.1 |
| Temp +/- | 67.1 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1494.6 |
| Final +/- | +67.1 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1516 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1016 |
| Highest | 1516 (2026-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 105.7 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1432.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 932.2 |
| Highest | 1432.2 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 119.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1409.7 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1432.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 932.2 |
| Highest | 1432.2 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 119.1 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1200 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 700 |
| Highest | 1200 (2025-04-01) |
| 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 (2025-04-01) |
| 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 II (U10 Boys) | Standard | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-27 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1473.7 | 5 | 4.5 | 1642.6 | 28.6 | Details |
| 2 | 2026 Westville Senior Primary Chess (Junior Primary) | Standard | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-05 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1473.7 | 5 | 4 | 1461.9 | 4.6 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 Cygnet Prep School (U10) | Standard | 2026-08-29 | 2026-08-29 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1473.7 | 5 | 4 | 1567.1 | 13.8 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2026 Dr Mhlanga Open (Junior Primary) | Standard | 2026-08-22 | 2026-08-22 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1473.7 | 5 | 5 | 1287.6 | 4.8 | Details |
| 2 | 2026 D&D Open (U10) | Rapid | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 | iLembe (KIK) | 6 | 1473.7 | 6 | 6 | 1661.2 | 29.9 | Details |
| 3 | 2026 Mandela 67 Chess Tournament (U12) | Standard | 2026-07-18 | 2026-07-19 | iLembe (KIK) | 6 | 1389.8 | 6 | 3.5 | 1406.5 | 3.8 | Details |
| 4 | Umhlali Preparatory Chess Festival 2026 (Grade 2+3) | Rapid | 2026-06-20 | 2026-06-20 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1389.8 | 5 | 4 | 1487.6 | 7.6 | Details |
| 5 | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Closed Championship (U10) | Standard | 2026-06-27 | 2026-06-28 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1389.8 | 5 | 4 | 1540.2 | 26.1 | Details |
| 6 | North Coast Chess Club Term 2 Swiss 2026 | Standard | 2026-05-13 | 2026-06-17 | iLembe (KIK) | 6 | 1355.8 | 1 | 1 | 1550.2 | 6 | Details |
| 7 | 2026 1st Ethekwini Youth Championship (U8-U12) | Standard | 2026-05-23 | 2026-05-24 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1355.8 | 6 | 5 | 1487 | 28 | Details |
| 8 | 2026 Umhlanga April Rapid | Rapid | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-18 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1356 | 5 | 2 | 1270 | -10.7 | Details |
| 9 | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (D) | Standard | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-03 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1356 | 7 | 3.5 | 1399.4 | 10.5 | Details |
| 10 | South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2026 (U8 Open) | Classical | 2026-03-28 | 2026-04-02 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 9 | 1290.5 | 9 | 4 | 1468.7 | 65.5 | Details |
| 11 | 2026 Umhlanga CC (Junior) | Standard | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1193.1 | 5 | 2 | 1283 | 18.6 | Details |
| 12 | 2026 Ukuthula Trust Chess Tournament (U8+U10) | Standard | 2026-03-14 | 2026-03-14 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1193.1 | 5 | 3 | 1376.5 | 37 | Details |
| 13 | 2026 Umhlanga Youth Open (Primary School) | Rapid | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1193.1 | 4 | 2 | 1331.9 | 15.6 | Details |
| 14 | 2025 Mzansi Individual Championships (U8 Open) | Classical | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1191.7 | 5 | 2 | 1255.8 | 6.6 | Details |
| 15 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (U8 Open) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1191.7 | 4 | 2 | 1309.3 | 9.1 | Details |
| 16 | Crawford North Coast Chess Champs 2025 (Junior Primary) | Rapid | 2025-10-18 | 2025-10-18 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1192.9 | 5 | 3 | 1314.5 | 8.1 | Details |
| 17 | 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Junior Primary) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1197.3 | 5 | 3 | 1340.5 | 13.3 | Details |
| 18 | 2025 Queens & Kings Chess Tournament (U8+U10) | Standard | 2025-09-20 | 2025-09-20 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1197.3 | 5 | 2 | 1130.9 | -7.1 | Details |
| 19 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (U8) | Rapid | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1197.3 | 5 | 2 | 1179.4 | -0.8 | Details |
| 20 | 2025 KZNCA Umhlanga August Open (U10) | Standard | 2025-08-30 | 2025-08-31 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1197.3 | 5 | 1 | 1032 | -16.9 | Details |
| 21 | 2025 Ashton Ballito Chess Champs (Junior Primary) | Rapid | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-02 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1199.9 | 5 | 1 | 936.2 | -16.4 | Details |
| 22 | Umhlali Chess Festival 2025 (Grade R+1) | Rapid | 2025-06-21 | 2025-06-21 | iLembe (KIK) | 5 | 1199.9 | 5 | 2.5 | 1200 | -0.4 | Details |
| 23 | 2025 Ethekwini Open (B) | Standard | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-22 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1200 | 1 | 0 | 898 | -5.3 | 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 | 84 |
| Wins | 55 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Losses | 24 |
| White | 45 |
| Black | 39 |
| White wins | 31 |
| Black wins | 24 |
| Score | 57.5 |
| Percent | 68.5 |
| Dp | 156.8 |
| AOR | 1293.2 |
| Performance | 1450 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 129 |
| Wins | 73 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Losses | 50 |
| White | 68 |
| Black | 61 |
| White wins | 42 |
| Black wins | 31 |
| Score | 76 |
| Percent | 58.9 |
| Dp | 75.8 |
| AOR | 1279.9 |
| Performance | 1355.7 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 2329 |
| Gender | 2025 |
| Age group | 80 |
| Gender/Age | 69 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 147 |
| Gender | 135 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 114 |
| Gender | 104 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 2391 |
| Gender | 2034 |
| Age group | 99 |
| Gender/Age | 80 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 149 |
| Gender | 134 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 110 |
| Gender | 98 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 1 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 749 |
| Gender | 664 |
| Age group | 33 |
| Gender/Age | 31 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 68 |
| Gender | 62 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 49 |
| Gender | 44 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
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 | 84 |
| Score | 57.5 |
| Percent | 68.5 |
| Aor | 1293.2 |
| Dp | 156.8 |
| Prat | 1450 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 93 |
| Score | 61.5 |
| Percent | 66.1 |
| Aor | 1296.4 |
| Dp | 137.1 |
| Prat | 1433.5 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 129 |
| Score | 76 |
| Percent | 58.9 |
| Aor | 1279.9 |
| Dp | 75.8 |
| Prat | 1355.7 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Gabriels, A (Amrienta) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2025 KZNCA Umhlanga August Open (U10) | 2026 D&D Open (U10) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Govender, R (Reyan) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2026 Ukuthula Trust Chess Tournament (U8+U10) | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (D) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Budhram, Z (Zara Lee) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Queens & Kings Chess Tournament (U8+U10) | 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Junior Primary) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Sukhoo, Y (Yuvhay) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2026 Umhlanga Youth Open (Primary School) | 2026 1st Ethekwini Youth Championship (U8-U12) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Cason, D (Dante) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Queens & Kings Chess Tournament (U8+U10) | 2026 1st Ethekwini Youth Championship (U8-U12) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Govender, R (Reyan) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2026 Ukuthula Trust Chess Tournament (U8+U10) | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (D) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Gabriels, A (Amrienta) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2025 KZNCA Umhlanga August Open (U10) | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (D) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Mlaba, T (Thubelihle) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Junior Primary) | 2026 KwaZulu Natal Open (D) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Budhram, Z (Zara Lee) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Queens & Kings Chess Tournament (U8+U10) | 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Junior Primary) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Cason, D (Dante) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2025 Queens & Kings Chess Tournament (U8+U10) | 2026 1st Ethekwini Youth Championship (U8-U12) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Gabriels, A (Amrienta) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (U8) | 2026 D&D Open (U10) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Valjee, H (Hrihan) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Umhlali Preparatory Chess Festival 2026 (Grade 2+3) | 2026 D&D Open (U10) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Lalsab, M (Milan) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Umhlali Chess Festival 2025 (Grade R+1) | 2026 D&D Open (U10) | Details |