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Benjamin Vincent Hercules
191012376Chess South Africa (CSA)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 2131.7 |
| K-factor | 16 |
| Floor | 1703.5 |
| Highest | 2218.7 (2018-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 39 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 2118.7 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2131.7 |
| K-factor | 16 |
| Floor | 1703.5 |
| Highest | 2218.7 (2018-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 38.8 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 2150 |
| K-factor | 16 |
| Floor | 1701.3 |
| Highest | 2258.3 (2018-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 36.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 2118.7 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2150 |
| K-factor | 16 |
| Floor | 1701.3 |
| Highest | 2258.3 (2018-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 36.7 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 2079.6 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1677.1 |
| Highest | 2177.1 (2018-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 41.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1368 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2079.6 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1677.1 |
| Highest | 2177.1 (2018-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 41.2 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 2133.1 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1694.5 |
| Highest | 2237 (2018-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 37.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1211 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2133.1 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1694.5 |
| Highest | 2237 (2018-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 37.8 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | JMC Trinityhouse Little Falls (A) | Standard | 2026-02-28 | 2026-02-28 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2131.7 | 5 | 4 | 2228.5 | 7.2 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Chess Power House February Open 2026 (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-02-21 | 2026-02-21 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2138 | 5 | 3.5 | 2207.5 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | MCA Welcome JHB 2026 (Expert) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2138 | 5 | 2 | 1934.8 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | MCA Tshwane Welcome 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-01-24 | 2026-01-24 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2138 | 5 | 4 | 2190.7 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | Bojanala's FIDE On The Orion Express 2025 (Queens) | Classical | 2025-10-03 | 2025-10-05 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 6 | 2113.2 | 6 | 5 | 2336.6 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | Khelo India - Lonehill Chess Academy - 2nd Annual Chess Tournament 2025 (Prestige) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2113.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 2220.8 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | Tshwane Chess Club Clash 2025 (Prestige) | Standard | 2025-09-13 | 2025-09-13 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2113.2 | 5 | 5 | 2165.4 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | JMC Closed 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-08-09 | 2025-08-10 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2111.9 | 5 | 3 | 1915.4 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | MCA Winter Chill Classic 2025 (Expert) | Standard | 2025-07-19 | 2025-07-19 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2127.2 | 3 | 0.5 | 1777.9 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | South African Open 2025 (Championship) | Classical | 2025-06-28 | 2025-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 11 | 2127.2 | 11 | 6 | 2016 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | Mzansi Africa Classic 2025 (Expert) | Standard | 2025-05-17 | 2025-05-17 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2125.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 2145.3 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | JMC Crawford Sandton 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-05-10 | 2025-05-10 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2125.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 2113 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | MCA Summer March 2025 (Expert) | Standard | 2025-03-08 | 2025-03-08 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2113.2 | 5 | 4 | 2267.1 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | JMC Kick Off 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-02-02 | 2025-02-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2122.7 | 5 | 3 | 1990.1 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | 2024 Tshwane Chess Club Clash (Prestige) | Standard | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-12 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2127.3 | 5 | 3 | 2022.5 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | Mzansi Spring Open 2024 (Expert) | Standard | 2024-09-07 | 2024-09-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2115.2 | 5 | 3.5 | 2263.1 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | JMC Closed 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-11 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2104.1 | 5 | 4 | 2238.1 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | JMC Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-07-13 | 2024-07-13 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2091.6 | 5 | 4.5 | 2237.1 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | Gear Up Mzansi Rapid 2024 (Expert) | Rapid | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-17 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2108 | 5 | 2 | 1851.8 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | JMC Kick Off Tournament 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-01-28 | 2024-01-28 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2109 | 5 | 3.5 | 2067.3 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | Mzansi Summer Blitz 2023 | Blitz | 2023-12-09 | 2023-12-09 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 2048.4 | 7 | 4.5 | 1967 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | Mzansi Spring Rapid 2023 | Rapid | 2023-09-02 | 2023-09-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 2054 | 7 | 5 | 1888.7 | 0 | Details |
| 22 | Eureka Open 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-07-29 | 2023-07-29 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 2063.7 | 5 | 3.5 | 1851.6 | 0 | Details |
| 23 | JMC - The Higher Ground Restaurant 2nd Blitz Event 2023 | Blitz | 2023-07-30 | 2023-07-30 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 2063.7 | 7 | 5.5 | 1912.3 | 0 | Details |
| 24 | JNW Open - Trinityhouse Little Falls 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-06-24 | 2023-06-24 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2054.8 | 5 | 4.5 | 2168 | 0 | Details |
| 25 | Mzansi Open Blitz 2023 | Blitz | 2023-04-29 | 2023-04-29 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 2054.4 | 9 | 5.5 | 2046 | 0 | Details |
| 26 | FNB Chessheroes Anity Bullying 2022 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2022-11-05 | 2022-11-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 2060.9 | 7 | 4.5 | 2115.2 | 0 | Details |
| 27 | CPH Chess Clubs Challenge 2022 (A) | Rapid | 2022-11-12 | 2022-11-12 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 2060.9 | 6 | 3.5 | 1881.3 | 0 | Details |
| 28 | JMC Womens Day 2022 (FIDE Open) | Classical | 2022-08-06 | 2022-08-09 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 2052.6 | 6 | 5 | 2072.8 | 0 | Details |
| 29 | Mzansi Open 2022 (Prestige) | Classical | 2022-04-30 | 2022-05-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 2056.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 1989.2 | 0 | Details |
| 30 | Piet Robertse 2022 (A) | Standard | 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-05 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 2079.6 | 7 | 5 | 1881.1 | 0 | Details |
| 31 | JMC @ Pinnacle 2022 (Premier) | Standard | 2022-02-19 | 2022-02-20 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2079.6 | 5 | 3.5 | 1968.6 | 0 | Details |
| 32 | Chessheroes Superhero Challenge 2022 | Classical | 2022-01-04 | 2022-01-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 2090.5 | 7 | 3.5 | 2000 | 0 | Details |
| 33 | Pinnacle College Waterfall Open (Premier) | Standard | 2021-10-02 | 2021-10-03 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 2090.2 | 6 | 4.5 | 2072.7 | 0 | Details |
| 34 | 2021 Gauteng North Open Tournament (A) | Standard | 2021-08-28 | 2021-08-29 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2106.3 | 5 | 3 | 1948.7 | 0 | Details |
| 35 | 2021 Alekhine Open (A) | Standard | 2021-08-14 | 2021-08-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2106.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 2017.3 | 0 | Details |
| 36 | Ekurhuleni Chess Chessa Open 2021 (Elite) | Standard | 2021-03-27 | 2021-03-28 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2119.1 | 5 | 3 | 1975.7 | 0 | Details |
| 37 | Ekurhuleni Chess Kempton Park Open 2020 (A) | Standard | 2020-11-21 | 2020-11-21 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2124.8 | 5 | 4 | 2030.1 | 0 | Details |
| 38 | 2020 Waterkloof Open (A) | Standard | 2020-02-29 | 2020-03-01 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2152.2 | 5 | 4 | 1880.5 | 0 | Details |
| 39 | The King`s Cup League 2020 (A) | Standard | 2020-03-07 | 2020-03-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2152.2 | 5 | 3 | 1898.2 | 0 | Details |
| 40 | 2020 Boardwalk Pearson Open Chess Festival (Prestige) | Standard | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-15 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 7 | 2152.2 | 7 | 5 | 2136.7 | 0 | Details |
| 41 | JNW Club - Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge Open 2020 (A) | Standard | 2020-02-22 | 2020-02-22 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2131.9 | 5 | 4 | 2110.8 | 0 | Details |
| 42 | JNW Club - Bryanston Open1 2020 (A) | Standard | 2020-02-01 | 2020-02-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2131.9 | 5 | 4.5 | 2274.9 | 0 | Details |
| 43 | 2019 Inter Region Chess Championships | Classical | 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-12 | 4 Knights (4K) | 7 | 2141.8 | 6 | 4 | 2041.4 | 0 | Details |
| 44 | 2019 South African Closed Chess Championships (Open A) | Classical | 2019-12-07 | 2019-12-17 | Cape Town (WCT) | 11 | 2181.6 | 11 | 3 | 1992.3 | 0 | Details |
| 45 | 21eme Open International de La Reunion 2019 | Classical | 2019-10-20 | 2019-10-27 | France (FRA) | 9 | 2155.3 | 9 | 7.5 | 2299.4 | 0 | Details |
| 46 | The Joburg Open 2019 (Prestige) | Standard | 2019-10-12 | 2019-10-12 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2155.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 2112.2 | 0 | Details |
| 47 | The King`s Cup League - Stage 2 2019 (A) | Standard | 2019-09-07 | 2019-09-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2152.1 | 5 | 4 | 2002.7 | 0 | Details |
| 48 | Ekurhuleni Grand Prix 2019 (A) | Standard | 2019-09-14 | 2019-09-14 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2152.1 | 5 | 4.5 | 2253.3 | 0 | Details |
| 49 | JNW Club - Maragon Open 2019 (A) | Standard | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-03 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2164.1 | 5 | 4 | 2145.1 | 0 | Details |
| 50 | Springs Open 2019 (A) | Standard | 2019-08-31 | 2019-08-31 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2164.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1816.7 | 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 | 15 |
| Wins | 8 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Losses | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Black | 7 |
| White wins | 5 |
| Black wins | 3 |
| Score | 9.5 |
| Percent | 63.3 |
| Dp | 113.3 |
| AOR | 1997.7 |
| Performance | 2111 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 389 |
| Wins | 229 |
| Draws | 86 |
| Losses | 74 |
| White | 197 |
| Black | 192 |
| White wins | 121 |
| Black wins | 108 |
| Score | 272 |
| Percent | 69.9 |
| Dp | 169.3 |
| AOR | 1902.3 |
| Performance | 2071.7 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 35 |
| Gender | 35 |
| Age group | 24 |
| Gender/Age | 24 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 31 |
| Gender | 31 |
| Age group | 21 |
| Gender/Age | 21 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Score | 9.5 |
| Percent | 63.3 |
| Aor | 1997.7 |
| Dp | 113.3 |
| Prat | 2111 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 65 |
| Score | 43.5 |
| Percent | 66.9 |
| Aor | 1968.9 |
| Dp | 143.8 |
| Prat | 2112.8 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 389 |
| Score | 272 |
| Percent | 69.9 |
| Aor | 1902.3 |
| Dp | 169.3 |
| Prat | 2071.7 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Khumalo, KB (Keith Babongile) | 15 | 4 | 11 | 2018 Volkskool Open (Prestige) | Mzansi Spring Open 2024 (Expert) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Mlahleki, V (Vusimuzi) | 12 | 8 | 4 | South African Inter Regional Championships 2017 | South African Open 2025 (Championship) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Mnguni, JD (Jakob Dumisani) | 11 | 8 | 3 | South African Junior Blitz 2017 Championships (A) | JMC Crawford Sandton 2025 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Mazibuko, K (Khanya) | 11 | 3 | 8 | South African Junior Blitz 2017 Championships (A) | JMC Closed 2024 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Mhango, BF (Banele) | 10 | 3 | 7 | Pinnacle College Waterfall Open (Premier) | Bojanala's FIDE On The Orion Express 2025 (Queens) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Khumalo, KB (Keith Babongile) | 15 | 4 | 11 | 2018 Volkskool Open (Prestige) | Mzansi Spring Open 2024 (Expert) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Mlahleki, V (Vusimuzi) | 10 | 6 | 4 | South African Inter Regional Championships 2017 | South African Open 2025 (Championship) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Mhango, BF (Banele) | 9 | 2 | 7 | Pinnacle College Waterfall Open (Premier) | Bojanala's FIDE On The Orion Express 2025 (Queens) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Oatlhotse, P (Providence) | 8 | 5 | 3 | JNW Club - Bryanston Open 2018 (A) | Mzansi Africa Classic 2025 (Expert) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Felix, R (Raphael) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2021 Gauteng North Open Tournament (A) | Khelo India - Lonehill Chess Academy - 2nd Annual Chess Tournament 2025 (Prestige) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Mnguni, JD (Jakob Dumisani) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Mzansi Spring Rapid 2023 | Mzansi Summer Blitz 2023 | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Mazibuko, K (Khanya) | 4 | 0 | 4 | South African Junior Blitz 2017 Championships (A) | JMC - The Higher Ground Restaurant 2nd Blitz Event 2023 | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Mnguni, JD (Jakob Dumisani) | 2 | 0 | 2 | South African Junior Blitz 2017 Championships (A) | Mzansi Open Blitz 2023 | Details |
| Blitz | 3 | Mlahleki, V (Vusimuzi) | 2 | 2 | 0 | FNB Chessheroes Anity Bullying 2022 (Blitz) | Mzansi Open Blitz 2023 | Details |
| Blitz | 4 | Magagula, R (Raymond) | 2 | 2 | 0 | FNB Chessheroes Anity Bullying 2022 (Blitz) | Mzansi Open Blitz 2023 | Details |
| Blitz | 5 | Van Rensburg, RP (Ryan Pierre) | 2 | 2 | 0 | FNB Chessheroes Anity Bullying 2022 (Blitz) | JMC - The Higher Ground Restaurant 2nd Blitz Event 2023 | Details |