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193076610King Cetshwayo (KUR)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1482.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 994.2 |
| Highest | 1531.7 (2024-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 103 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1330.1 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1482.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 994.2 |
| Highest | 1531.7 (2024-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 103.4 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1478.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 978.2 |
| Highest | 1478.2 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 111.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1286.3 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1478.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 978.2 |
| Highest | 1478.2 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 111.6 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1344.4 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 844.4 |
| Highest | 1401 (2022-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 124.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1195.6 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1344.4 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 844.4 |
| Highest | 1401 (2022-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 124.5 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1298.1 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 798.1 |
| Highest | 1346 (2020-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 134.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1298.1 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 798.1 |
| Highest | 1346 (2020-01-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 134.7 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Open) | Standard | 2025-09-27 | 2025-09-27 | Ethekwini (KED) | 5 | 1456.2 | 5 | 3 | 1632.8 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (Adult) | Rapid | 2025-09-06 | 2025-09-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1456.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1476 | 3 | 0 | 1279.6 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | SWIM Chess Open 2024 SECTION B (A) | Rapid | 2024-12-14 | 2024-12-14 | Ugu (KUG) | 6 | 1494.2 | 5 | 4 | 1460.2 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | 2024 Eduvos Durban Book Fair Chess Tournament | Rapid | 2024-12-01 | 2024-12-01 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1494.2 | 6 | 3 | 1328.7 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (B) | Classical | 2024-06-29 | 2024-07-07 | Ethekwini (KED) | 11 | 1433.1 | 10 | 6.5 | 1568.9 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | Youth Day Celebration Rapid 2024 (A) | Rapid | 2024-06-15 | 2024-06-15 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1372 | 5 | 3 | 1523.2 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | RBT-Youth Day 2024 (Open) | Standard | 2024-06-17 | 2024-06-17 | Umgungunglovu (KUP) | 5 | 1372 | 5 | 4.5 | 1631.1 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | 2024 Durban Chess Club Revive Swiss | Standard | 2024-01-18 | 2024-04-04 | Ethekwini (KED) | 9 | 1356.1 | 2 | 1.5 | 1553.4 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | 2023 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Blitz | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 9 | 1342.4 | 9 | 5 | 1545.1 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | 2023 Heritage Day Open (A) | Standard | 2023-09-23 | 2023-09-24 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1342.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | 2023 Umhlanga April Open (A) | Rapid | 2023-04-15 | 2023-04-15 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1239.9 | 6 | 3 | 1524.6 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | 2023 KZN Open (A) | Standard | 2023-04-29 | 2023-04-30 | Ethekwini (KED) | 7 | 1239.9 | 7 | 4 | 1506.9 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | 2023 La Lucia Rapid (A) | Rapid | 2023-01-21 | 2023-01-21 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1229.4 | 4 | 1.5 | 1357.2 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | 2022 Heritage Day Open (A) | Standard | 2022-09-24 | 2022-09-25 | Ethekwini (KED) | 6 | 1227.9 | 3 | 2 | 1255.9 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | 2022 Intercement (Open) | Rapid | 2022-03-26 | 2022-03-26 | Ugu (KUG) | 6 | 1199.9 | 6 | 4 | 1411.7 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | 2020 Chess & Pizza January Blitz | Blitz | 2020-01-26 | 2020-01-26 | Ethekwini (KED) | 11 | 1189.7 | 11 | 6 | 1330.9 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | 2016 Uthungulu Fun (Open Section) | Standard | 2016-07-30 | 2016-07-31 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 7 | 1175 | 7 | 5 | 1262 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | 2016 Kzn District Club Championship | Standard | 2016-06-25 | 2016-06-26 | Kwazulu Natal (KZN) | 6 | 1161 | 5 | 3 | 1422 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | 2016 Uthungulu May Swiss (Open) | Standard | 2016-05-28 | 2016-05-29 | Kwazulu Natal (KZN) | 7 | 1148 | 7 | 5.5 | 1186 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | 2016 Uthungulu Summer (Open, U18 & U20) | Standard | 2016-02-27 | 2016-02-28 | King Cetshwayo (KUR) | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1558 | 0 | Details |
| 22 | Ussa Chess Championships 2014 Open | Standard | 2014-12-01 | 2014-12-05 | Western Province (WP) | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3.5 | 1233 | 0 | Details |
| 23 | 1St Mandela 67 Minutes Chess | Standard | 2014-07-19 | 2014-07-20 | Kwazulu Natal (KZN) | 7 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1190 | 0 | Details |
| 24 | 2014 Ethekwini Open | Standard | 2014-03-21 | 2014-03-23 | Kwazulu Natal (KZN) | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2.5 | 1010 | 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 | 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 (History)
| Games | 87 |
| Wins | 48 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Losses | 33 |
| White | 43 |
| Black | 44 |
| White wins | 27 |
| Black wins | 21 |
| Score | 51 |
| Percent | 58.6 |
| Dp | 73.3 |
| AOR | 1395.1 |
| Performance | 1468.4 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 2004 |
| Gender | 1750 |
| Age group | 773 |
| Gender/Age | 726 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 132 |
| Gender | 122 |
| Age group | 66 |
| Gender/Age | 65 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 14 |
| Gender | 13 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 7 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 1902 |
| Gender | 1652 |
| Age group | 707 |
| Gender/Age | 663 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 121 |
| Gender | 110 |
| Age group | 59 |
| Gender/Age | 57 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 14 |
| Gender | 13 |
| Age group | 7 |
| Gender/Age | 7 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 1290 |
| Gender | 1090 |
| Age group | 295 |
| Gender/Age | 278 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 152 |
| Gender | 128 |
| Age group | 36 |
| Gender/Age | 32 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 18 |
| Gender | 14 |
| Age group | 2 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 8 |
| Score | 3 |
| Percent | 37.5 |
| Aor | 1606.6 |
| Dp | -106.2 |
| Prat | 1500.3 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 87 |
| Score | 51 |
| Percent | 58.6 |
| Aor | 1395.1 |
| Dp | 73.3 |
| Prat | 1468.4 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Ncemu, A (Aviwe) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2023 La Lucia Rapid (A) | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Jugree, A (Arav) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2023 La Lucia Rapid (A) | 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Open) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Cele, M (Mpendulo) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2023 KZN Open (A) | 2023 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Subramoney, T (Tivek) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2023 KZN Open (A) | 2023 Umhlanga April Open (A) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Danisa, CT (Cyril Thanda) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2023 Umhlanga April Open (A) | 2023 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Ncemu, A (Aviwe) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2023 KZN Open (A) | 2025 KZN Open (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Ncemu, A (Aviwe) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2023 La Lucia Rapid (A) | 2024 Eduvos Durban Book Fair Chess Tournament | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Jama, M (Mpilo) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2022 Intercement (Open) | SWIM Chess Open 2024 SECTION B (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Jugree, A (Arav) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2023 La Lucia Rapid (A) | 2023 Umhlanga April Open (A) | Details |