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Simphiwe Buthelezi
197085342Johannesburg Metro (GJM)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1832.7 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1346.3 |
| Highest | 1846.3 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 66 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1687.9 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1832.7 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1346.3 |
| Highest | 1846.3 (2025-09-30) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 66 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1795.1 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1306.6 |
| Highest | 1806.6 (2025-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 69.9 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1672 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1795.1 |
| K-factor | 24 |
| Floor | 1306.6 |
| Highest | 1806.6 (2025-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 69.9 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1545.6 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1045.6 |
| Highest | 1784.1 (2020-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 72.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1535.9 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1545.6 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1045.6 |
| Highest | 1784.1 (2020-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 72.1 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1758.4 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1258.4 |
| Highest | 1758.4 (2025-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 74.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 612.2 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1758.4 |
| K-factor | 28 |
| Floor | 1258.4 |
| Highest | 1758.4 (2025-06-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 74.8 |
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 | MCA Welcome JHB 2026 (Expert) | Standard | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1846.5 | 4 | 1 | 1701.7 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | LCA 307 Gaming Zone Rapid 2025 (Premier) | Rapid | 2025-09-07 | 2025-09-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1843.5 | 7 | 5.5 | 1835.7 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-26 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1843.4 | 4 | 4 | 1778.6 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | CPH Primrose Open 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-02-08 | 2025-02-08 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1799 | 5 | 4.5 | 2131 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | 2024 Tshwane Chess Club Clash (Open) | Standard | 2024-10-12 | 2024-10-12 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1798.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 1805.7 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | JCC Khelo India 1st Annual Chess Tournament 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-08-31 | 2024-08-31 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1782.9 | 5 | 4 | 1890.5 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | Chess Power House Spring Rapid 2024 | Rapid | 2024-09-01 | 2024-09-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1782.9 | 7 | 5.5 | 1768.8 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | Lawley vs Lehae 2024 | Rapid | 2024-07-21 | 2024-07-21 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1781.4 | 5 | 5 | 1638.1 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | Lawley vs Lehae 2024 | Rapid | 2024-07-21 | 2024-07-21 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1784.1 | 5 | 5 | 1641.5 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024 | Rapid | 2024-06-29 | 2024-06-29 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1784.1 | 7 | 4 | 1731 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | Chess Power House Festive Rapid 2023 (B) | Rapid | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-15 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 1675.1 | 6 | 3.5 | 1382.7 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | Lawley Chess Tournament 2023 (A) | Rapid | 2023-11-25 | 2023-11-25 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1675.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | Mzansi Bryanston Rapid 2023 (Advanced) | Rapid | 2023-10-07 | 2023-10-07 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1684.1 | 5 | 3 | 1567.4 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | Lenasia Chess Academy Tournament - Rapid Rated 2023 | Rapid | 2023-10-08 | 2023-10-08 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 5 | 1684.1 | 5 | 4 | 1671.6 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | Heidelberg Open 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-02-04 | 2023-02-04 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1685.3 | 5 | 3 | 1668.8 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | CPH Chess Clubs Challenge 2022 (B) | Rapid | 2022-11-12 | 2022-11-12 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 1681.1 | 6 | 4 | 1714 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | Lux Deo NG Kerk Chess Open 2022 (A+B) | Standard | 2022-04-09 | 2022-04-09 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1706 | 5 | 3.5 | 1460.5 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | Back to the Board 2021 (Open) | Standard | 2021-04-17 | 2021-04-17 | Bojanala Platina (NBR) | 5 | 1707.6 | 4 | 2 | 1703.1 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | 2021 Blou Bul Tournament (A) | Standard | 2021-04-10 | 2021-04-10 | Mangaung (FMB) | 5 | 1707.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1690.1 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | Ekurhuleni Chess Chessa Open 2021 (Elite) | Standard | 2021-03-27 | 2021-03-28 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1677.3 | 4 | 3 | 1920.5 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | Khutsong Chess Club 2020 (Open) | Standard | 2020-03-07 | 2020-03-07 | West Rand (GWR) | 5 | 1651.1 | 5 | 4 | 1806.1 | 0 | Details |
| 22 | Heidelberg Open 2020 (Prestige) | Classical | 2020-01-31 | 2020-02-02 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1625.9 | 4 | 1.5 | 1657.7 | 0 | Details |
| 23 | Chess Heroes Open Rapid Challenge 2020 | Rapid | 2020-02-01 | 2020-02-01 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 6 | 1625.9 | 6 | 4 | 1855 | 0 | Details |
| 24 | South Park Valentinez Open 2020 (A) | Standard | 2020-02-22 | 2020-02-22 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 5 | 1625.9 | 5 | 4 | 1614.6 | 0 | Details |
| 25 | Springs Chess Club Open 2020 (B) | Standard | 2020-01-25 | 2020-01-25 | Ekurhuleni (GE) | 5 | 1577.1 | 5 | 5 | 1731.1 | 0 | Details |
| 26 | 2019 South African Juior Blitz Championship (A) | Blitz | 2020-01-05 | 2020-01-05 | 4 Knights (4K) | 7 | 1577.1 | 6 | 5 | 1963.7 | 0 | Details |
| 27 | 2019 USSA Championships (Open) | Standard | 2019-12-02 | 2019-12-06 | Sarah Baartman (ESB) | 9 | 1546 | 9 | 6 | 1415.6 | 0 | Details |
| 28 | 2019 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Blitz | 2019-12-04 | 2019-12-04 | Sarah Baartman (ESB) | 9 | 1546 | 9 | 6 | 1718.6 | 0 | Details |
| 29 | Chess Power House End of Year Rapid 2019 (A) | Rapid | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-16 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 7 | 1546 | 7 | 5.5 | 2034.4 | 0 | Details |
| 30 | 2019 Jacaranda Round Robin (B) | Standard | 2019-08-03 | 2019-08-03 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1625.4 | 5 | 1 | 1332.6 | 0 | Details |
| 31 | 2019 Alekhine Open (A) | Classical | 2019-08-09 | 2019-08-10 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1625.4 | 5 | 1 | 1389.7 | 0 | Details |
| 32 | South African Open Chess Championships 2019 (A) | Classical | 2019-06-15 | 2019-06-22 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1599.4 | 9 | 4.5 | 1681.2 | 0 | Details |
| 33 | South African Open Chess Championships 2019 (Rapid) | Rapid | 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-17 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 5 | 1599.4 | 5 | 2 | 1477.3 | 0 | Details |
| 34 | South African Open Chess Championships 2019 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2019-06-19 | 2019-06-19 | Frances Baard (NCF) | 9 | 1599.4 | 9 | 5 | 1754.5 | 0 | Details |
| 35 | 2019 Capablanca Chess Festival (RR E) | Classical | 2019-04-18 | 2019-04-22 | Tshwane (GTP) | 9 | 1509 | 9 | 7.5 | 1744.8 | 0 | Details |
| 36 | 2019 Waterkloof Open (A) | Standard | 2019-03-02 | 2019-03-03 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1495.5 | 5 | 2 | 1572 | 0 | Details |
| 37 | 2019 Heidelberg Open (A) | Classical | 2019-02-02 | 2019-02-02 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1458.7 | 5 | 3 | 1647.3 | 0 | Details |
| 38 | 2018 Gauteng North Open (A) | Standard | 2018-10-20 | 2018-10-21 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1413.9 | 5 | 2.5 | 1662.1 | 0 | Details |
| 39 | 2018 USSA Championship (Open) | Standard | 2018-07-02 | 2018-07-06 | Gert Sibande (MGS) | 9 | 1374.8 | 9 | 5 | 1409.2 | 0 | Details |
| 40 | 2018 USSA Championship (Blitz) | Blitz | 2018-07-04 | 2018-07-04 | Gert Sibande (MGS) | 9 | 1374.8 | 9 | 7 | 1680.8 | 0 | Details |
| 41 | South African Open 2018 (A) | Classical | 2018-07-07 | 2018-07-14 | Mangaung (FMB) | 11 | 1374.8 | 10 | 2.5 | 1370.6 | 0 | Details |
| 42 | South African Open 2018 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2018-07-11 | 2018-07-11 | Mangaung (FMB) | 9 | 1374.8 | 9 | 5 | 1562.9 | 0 | Details |
| 43 | 2018 Capablanca RR (D) | Classical | 2018-04-26 | 2018-05-01 | Tshwane (GTP) | 9 | 1257.5 | 9 | 6 | 1598.1 | 0 | Details |
| 44 | Msogwaba Chess Club Open 2018 (A) | Standard | 2018-05-05 | 2018-05-05 | Ehlanzeni (MEN) | 5 | 1257.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 1143.9 | 0 | Details |
| 45 | 2018 Waterkloof Open (B) | Standard | 2018-03-03 | 2018-03-04 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 1083 | 5 | 4 | 1560.7 | 0 | Details |
| 46 | Henley Open 2018 (A) | Standard | 2018-03-10 | 2018-03-10 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1083 | 5 | 3.5 | 1467.6 | 0 | Details |
| 47 | 2018 Volkskool Open (B) | Standard | 2018-02-17 | 2018-02-17 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 1019.6 | 5 | 3 | 1347.6 | 0 | Details |
| 48 | Eagles Open 2017 (A) | Standard | 2017-11-04 | 2017-11-04 | Sedibeng (GSV) | 5 | 956 | 5 | 2.5 | 1228 | 0 | Details |
| 49 | 2017 Gauteng North Open (B) | Standard | 2017-10-21 | 2017-10-22 | Tshwane (GTP) | 5 | 956 | 5 | 3 | 1339 | 0 | Details |
| 50 | Sasol Highveld Open 2017 (Under 18 & 20) | Standard | 2017-10-28 | 2017-10-28 | Gert Sibande (MGS) | 5 | 802 | 5 | 5 | 1590 | 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 | 4 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Black | 2 |
| White wins | 1 |
| Black wins | 0 |
| Score | 1 |
| Percent | 25 |
| Dp | -212.5 |
| AOR | 1914.2 |
| Performance | 1701.7 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 278 |
| Wins | 156 |
| Draws | 45 |
| Losses | 77 |
| White | 137 |
| Black | 141 |
| White wins | 83 |
| Black wins | 73 |
| Score | 178.5 |
| Percent | 64.2 |
| Dp | 120.8 |
| AOR | 1525 |
| Performance | 1645.7 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 199 |
| Gender | 190 |
| Age group | 135 |
| Gender/Age | 129 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 71 |
| Gender | 67 |
| Age group | 47 |
| Gender/Age | 44 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 29 |
| Gender | 26 |
| Age group | 20 |
| Gender/Age | 18 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 246 |
| Gender | 236 |
| Age group | 159 |
| Gender/Age | 154 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 97 |
| Gender | 92 |
| Age group | 59 |
| Gender/Age | 57 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 37 |
| Gender | 34 |
| Age group | 20 |
| Gender/Age | 19 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 225 |
| Gender | 216 |
| Age group | 106 |
| Gender/Age | 102 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 50 |
| Gender | 48 |
| Age group | 25 |
| Gender/Age | 25 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 30 |
| Gender | 29 |
| Age group | 16 |
| Gender/Age | 16 |
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 | 4 |
| Score | 1 |
| Percent | 25 |
| Aor | 1914.2 |
| Dp | -212.5 |
| Prat | 1701.7 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 15 |
| Score | 10.5 |
| Percent | 70 |
| Aor | 1614.7 |
| Dp | 170 |
| Prat | 1784.7 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 278 |
| Score | 178.5 |
| Percent | 64.2 |
| Aor | 1525 |
| Dp | 120.8 |
| Prat | 1645.7 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Mantati, SV (Sebei Victor) | 7 | 3 | 4 | Henley Open 2018 (A) | JCC Khelo India 1st Annual Chess Tournament 2024 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Naidoo, T (Tashil) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2018 Capablanca RR (D) | 2019 Jacaranda Round Robin (B) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Egeonu, C (Chigozie) | 3 | 1 | 2 | CPH Chess Clubs Challenge 2022 (B) | CPH Primrose Open 2025 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Phillips, NJ (Nigel John) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2018 Capablanca RR (D) | 2019 Capablanca Chess Festival (RR E) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Mbedza, R (Richard) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2019 Heidelberg Open (A) | Chess Power House End of Year Rapid 2019 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Mantati, SV (Sebei Victor) | 3 | 1 | 2 | Henley Open 2018 (A) | JCC Khelo India 1st Annual Chess Tournament 2024 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Naidoo, T (Tashil) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2018 Capablanca RR (D) | 2019 Jacaranda Round Robin (B) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Phillips, NJ (Nigel John) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2018 Capablanca RR (D) | 2019 Capablanca Chess Festival (RR E) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Jacobs, CN (Calvin Nicholas) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2019 Alekhine Open (A) | 2021 Blou Bul Tournament (A) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Kgosimotswedi, AM (Aaron Masisi) | 2 | 1 | 1 | South African Open 2018 (A) | 2019 Heidelberg Open (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Mnguni, JD (Jakob Dumisani) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Lenasia Chess Academy Tournament - Rapid Rated 2023 | JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024 | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Damari, M (Mpho) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Lawley vs Lehae 2024 | Lawley vs Lehae 2024 | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Nyirenda, SS (Stanford Siheriden) | 2 | 0 | 2 | Lawley vs Lehae 2024 | Lawley vs Lehae 2024 | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Lukhwareni, NR (Nkhumbuleni Richard) | 2 | 2 | 0 | Chess Power House End of Year Rapid 2019 (A) | Chess Power House Spring Rapid 2024 | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Mantati, SV (Sebei Victor) | 2 | 0 | 2 | CPH Chess Clubs Challenge 2022 (B) | Chess Power House Festive Rapid 2023 (B) | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Mogale, S (Siyabonga Simon) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2018 USSA Championship (Blitz) | 2019 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Mantati, SV (Sebei Victor) | 2 | 2 | 0 | South African Open 2018 (Blitz) | 2019 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Details |