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Ntando Zwakala
192043627Frances Baard (NCF)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1983.6 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1631 |
| Highest | 2150.5 (2019-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 43 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 4 |
| Score | 2 |
| We | 1.93 |
| SWe | 0.06 |
| Temp +/- | 1.2 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1796 |
| Final +/- | +1.2 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1984.8 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1631 |
| Highest | 2150.5 (2019-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 42.8 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1997.4 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1636.7 |
| Highest | 2159.5 (2019-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 42.3 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 4 |
| Score | 2 |
| We | 1.95 |
| SWe | 0.05 |
| Temp +/- | 0.9 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1854.3 |
| Final +/- | +0.9 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1998.4 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1636.7 |
| Highest | 2159.5 (2019-08-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 42.3 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 2064.1 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1605.6 |
| Highest | 2105.6 (2019-12-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 45.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1350.9 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2064.1 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1605.6 |
| Highest | 2105.6 (2019-12-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 45.6 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 2057.5 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1595.2 |
| Highest | 2095.2 (2019-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 46.3 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 852.5 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 2057.5 |
| K-factor | 20 |
| Floor | 1595.2 |
| Highest | 2095.2 (2019-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 46.3 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Midrand Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 | Rapid | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1983.6 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | Chess Power House Heritage Day Open 2026 (Prestige) | Standard | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1983.6 | 4 | 2 | 1999.3 | 1.2 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Knights Watch Winter Classic 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-07-04 | 2026-07-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1978.5 | 5 | 3 | 2027.5 | 5.1 | Details |
| 2 | South African Open 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1984 | 8 | 5 | 1751.3 | -5.5 | Details |
| 3 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (B) | Classical | 2025-04-26 | 2025-05-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1960.5 | 9 | 7 | 2059.3 | 24 | Details |
| 4 | CPH May 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-05-03 | 2025-05-03 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1960.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1959.1 | -0.7 | Details |
| 5 | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1960.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | 2024 Kimberley Chess Club Christmas Open (Kings) | Standard | 2024-12-07 | 2024-12-07 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 5 | 1928.9 | 5 | 4.5 | 1920.3 | 6 | Details |
| 7 | JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024 | Rapid | 2024-06-29 | 2024-06-29 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1938.7 | 6 | 4 | 1704.4 | -9.8 | Details |
| 8 | Chess Power House June Open 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-06-23 | 2024-06-23 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1992.3 | 4 | 1.5 | 1741.9 | -19.4 | Details |
| 9 | 2024 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament (Kings) | Standard | 2024-06-15 | 2024-06-17 | Tshwane (GTP) | 7 | 1992.3 | 5 | 3 | 1684.6 | -29.1 | Details |
| 10 | Boksburg Rapid 2024 (A) | Rapid | 2024-05-14 | 2024-06-11 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1992.3 | 5 | 4 | 1883.8 | -6.8 | Details |
| 11 | JMC Trinityhouse Little Falls 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-06-02 | 2024-06-02 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1992.3 | 4 | 3 | 2010.2 | 1.5 | Details |
| 12 | 2024 Johannes Mabusela's 40th Birthday Chess Tournament F Section (Prestige) | Standard | 2024-06-01 | 2024-06-01 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1992.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | Chess Power House May Open 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-05-25 | 2024-05-25 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2003.6 | 4 | 2 | 1857.5 | -11.3 | Details |
| 14 | 2024 Ethekwini Open (A) | Standard | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-21 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 2021.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | Ekurhuleni Open 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-04-06 | 2024-04-06 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2021.2 | 5 | 4 | 2021.8 | 1 | Details |
| 16 | UFH Open 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-04-13 | 2024-04-14 | Amathole (EAL) | 7 | 2021.2 | 7 | 5 | 1790.5 | -18.6 | Details |
| 17 | 1st Knights Open Tournament 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-03-23 | 2024-03-23 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2038.5 | 5 | 3 | 1858.6 | -17.3 | Details |
| 18 | Gear Up Mzansi Rapid 2024 (Expert) | Rapid | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-17 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2038.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | 2024 Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championship (Adult A) | Standard | 2024-01-13 | 2024-01-14 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2036.9 | 5 | 4.5 | 2076.2 | 7.7 | Details |
| 20 | JMC Kick Off Tournament 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-01-28 | 2024-01-28 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2036.9 | 5 | 3 | 1977.7 | -6.1 | Details |
| 21 | Mzansi Summer Blitz 2023 | Blitz | 2023-12-09 | 2023-12-09 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1934.7 | 7 | 5 | 1819.3 | -0.2 | Details |
| 22 | Chess Power House Festive Rapid 2023 (A) | Rapid | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-15 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 1934.7 | 6 | 3 | 1977.6 | 2.8 | Details |
| 23 | 2023 BMI Lesotho Open | Standard | 2023-11-24 | 2023-11-26 | Lesoho (LES) | 6 | 1923.2 | 6 | 5.5 | 1951.8 | 7 | Details |
| 24 | Africawide Chess Championship 2023 (Prestige) | Standard | 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1923.2 | 2 | 1 | 2020.9 | 4.3 | Details |
| 25 | 2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza (Prestige) | Classical | 2023-09-30 | 2023-10-04 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1967.4 | 7 | 3 | 1810.6 | -26.4 | Details |
| 26 | 2023 UCC Durban Open (A) | Standard | 2023-10-28 | 2023-10-29 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1967.4 | 6 | 5 | 1903.6 | 3.6 | Details |
| 27 | 2023 Gauteng Noord (A) | Standard | 2023-10-14 | 2023-10-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1967.4 | 5 | 2.5 | 1763.1 | -21.6 | Details |
| 28 | Galeshewe Youth Day Chess Festival 2023 (Open) | Standard | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-16 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 5 | 1994.2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1569.8 | -27.1 | Details |
| 29 | Galeshewe 2 2023 (Open) | Classical | 2023-06-03 | 2023-06-03 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 5 | 1994.2 | 5 | 4.5 | 1874.4 | 0.4 | Details |
| 30 | Mayibuye Tournament 2023 (Open) | Rapid | 2023-05-13 | 2023-05-13 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 5 | 1993.7 | 5 | 4.5 | 1801.5 | 0.6 | Details |
| 31 | Galeshewe Open Tournament 2023 (Open) | Standard | 2023-04-29 | 2023-04-29 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 5 | 2011.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1704.3 | -17.6 | Details |
| 32 | 2023 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2023-04-29 | 2023-04-30 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 2011.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 33 | Sol Plaatje Open II 2023 | Standard | 2023-03-18 | 2023-03-19 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 5 | 2015.2 | 5 | 5 | 1890.7 | 4.9 | Details |
| 34 | CPH March FIDE RR 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-03-25 | 2023-03-26 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2015.2 | 5 | 1.5 | 1941.1 | -9 | Details |
| 35 | Sol Plaatje Open 2023 | Standard | 2023-02-18 | 2023-02-19 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 5 | 2013.3 | 5 | 4.5 | 1872.3 | 2.1 | Details |
| 36 | Frances Baard Trials 2022 (Adults) | Standard | 2022-10-01 | 2022-10-01 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 5 | 2002.2 | 5 | 5 | 2029.1 | 10.9 | Details |
| 37 | ACB Tournament 2022 (A) | Standard | 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-08 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2002.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 38 | 2022 Unizulu Chess Tournament (Open) | Standard | 2022-09-03 | 2022-09-04 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 7 | 2020.5 | 7 | 6.5 | 1825.5 | -4 | Details |
| 39 | 2022 Heritage Day Open (A) | Standard | 2022-09-24 | 2022-09-25 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 2020.5 | 6 | 5 | 1763.8 | -14.3 | Details |
| 40 | 2022 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2022-04-30 | 2022-05-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 2010 | 6 | 6 | 2038.3 | 10.7 | Details |
| 41 | 2022 Intercement (Open) | Rapid | 2022-03-26 | 2022-03-26 | Ugu (KUG) | 6 | 2014.4 | 5 | 4.5 | 1601.4 | -4.4 | Details |
| 42 | Ekurhuleni Chess Chessa Open 2021 (Elite) | Standard | 2021-03-27 | 2021-03-28 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 2014.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 43 | Khutsong Chess Club 2020 (Open) | Standard | 2020-03-07 | 2020-03-07 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 2039.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 44 | 2020 Wynie Robbertse Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2020-03-07 | 2020-03-07 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2039.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 45 | The King`s Cup League 2020 (A) | Standard | 2020-03-07 | 2020-03-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 2039.3 | 5 | 3 | 1920.9 | -9 | Details |
| 46 | 2020 Boardwalk Pearson Open Chess Festival (Prestige) | Standard | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-15 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 7 | 2039.3 | 7 | 4 | 1939.6 | -15.9 | Details |
| 47 | 2020 Lesotho Open Chess Championship | Standard | 2019-01-31 | 2019-02-02 | Lesotho (LES) | 6 | 2086.2 | 6 | 4 | 1919.3 | -18.6 | Details |
| 48 | 2020 Constantiapark Open Chess Tournament (A) | Standard | 2020-02-08 | 2020-02-08 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2086.2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1796.3 | -18.6 | Details |
| 49 | 2020 Blou Bul (A) | Standard | 2020-02-15 | 2020-02-15 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 2086.2 | 5 | 4 | 2012.4 | -2.5 | Details |
| 50 | South Park Valentinez Open 2020 (A) | Standard | 2020-02-22 | 2020-02-22 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 2086.2 | 5 | 4.5 | 1810.4 | -7.3 | 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 | 9 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Black | 4 |
| White wins | 3 |
| Black wins | 2 |
| Score | 5 |
| Percent | 55.6 |
| Dp | 47.2 |
| AOR | 1967.8 |
| Performance | 2015 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 601 |
| Wins | 388 |
| Draws | 123 |
| Losses | 90 |
| White | 302 |
| Black | 299 |
| White wins | 207 |
| Black wins | 181 |
| Score | 449.5 |
| Percent | 74.8 |
| Dp | 210.7 |
| AOR | 1764.3 |
| Performance | 1975 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 85 |
| Gender | 83 |
| Age group | 57 |
| Gender/Age | 56 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 75 |
| Gender | 73 |
| Age group | 52 |
| Gender/Age | 51 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 2 |
| Gender | 2 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
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 | 9 |
| Score | 5 |
| Percent | 55.6 |
| Aor | 1967.8 |
| Dp | 47.2 |
| Prat | 2015 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 9 |
| Score | 5 |
| Percent | 55.6 |
| Aor | 1967.8 |
| Dp | 47.2 |
| Prat | 2015 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 601 |
| Score | 449.5 |
| Percent | 74.8 |
| Aor | 1764.3 |
| Dp | 210.7 |
| Prat | 1975 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Mabusela, JM (Johannes Manyedi) | 15 | 9 | 6 | 2018 Youth Day Open | 2024 Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championship (Adult A) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Mpya, TM (Tshediso Matome) | 15 | 8 | 7 | Umhlanga Invitational 2018 | Matlosana Test 2019 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Mnguni, JD (Jakob Dumisani) | 13 | 7 | 6 | Primrose Chess Club Blitz 2018 | Chess Power House May Open 2024 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Mwale, J (Joseph) | 13 | 6 | 7 | Umhlanga Invitational 2018 | The King`s Cup League 2020 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Mthunzi, B (Brighton) | 13 | 7 | 6 | Umhlanga Invitational 2018 | 1st Knights Open Tournament 2024 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Mpya, TM (Tshediso Matome) | 13 | 6 | 7 | Umhlanga Invitational 2018 | Matlosana Test 2019 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Mwale, J (Joseph) | 13 | 6 | 7 | Umhlanga Invitational 2018 | The King`s Cup League 2020 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Mabusela, JM (Johannes Manyedi) | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2018 Youth Day Open | 2024 Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championship (Adult A) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Mnguni, JD (Jakob Dumisani) | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2018 Chris Greyling Open (A) | Chess Power House May Open 2024 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Mthunzi, B (Brighton) | 10 | 5 | 5 | Umhlanga Invitational 2018 | 1st Knights Open Tournament 2024 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Njapha, M (Mndeni) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2018 DHS Rapid Cup | 2022 Intercement (Open) | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Mthunzi, B (Brighton) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2019 SWVG Arnold Classic (Rapid Prestige) | Chess Power House End of Year Rapid 2019 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Mabusela, JM (Johannes Manyedi) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2019 SWVG Arnold Classic (Rapid Prestige) | Chess Power House Festive Rapid 2023 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Oatlhotse, P (Providence) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2019 SWVG Arnold Classic (Rapid Prestige) | Chess Power House Festive Rapid 2023 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Subke, JJ (Jason James) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2018 Durban Chess Club Rapid | 2018 Durban Chess Club Rapid | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Cawdery, DJ (Daniel John) | 2 | 2 | 0 | South African Junior Blitz 2018 (Open) | 2019 SWVG Arnold Classic (Blitz Prestige) | Details |