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Buthelezi, S (Simphiwe)

Chess SA id

197085342

FIDE id

?

Date of birth

1997-02-08 (Adult)

Gender

Male

Region

Johannesburg Metro (GJM)

Citizen

RSA

Titles

CPA

Chess SA registered

No

Last active game

2025-09-07

Personal details last changed

1900-01-01

Junior GPX Games

Junior GPX Points

Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Rating 1846.3 1806.6 1545.6 1758.4
Raw rating 1846.3 1806.6 1545.6 1758.4
Weighted rating 1818.9 1768.8 1519.7 1755.8
Weighted performance 1719.7 1605.4 1432.9 374.7
Floor 1346.3 1306.6 1045.6 1258.4
K-factor 24 24 32 28
Min/Max rating change allowed 66 69.9 101.3 74.8
Highest rating 1846.3
2025-09-30
1806.6
2025-03-01
1784.1
2020-02-01
1758.4
2025-06-01
Highest raw rating 1846.3
2025-09-30
1806.6
2025-03-01
1545.6
2025-09-30
1758.4
2025-06-01
Highest weighted rating 1818.9
2025-09-30
1757.5
2025-08-01
1519.7
2025-09-30
1750.4
2025-08-01
Highest weighted performance 1811.1
2025-03-01
1743.1
2021-04-01
1784.1
2020-02-01
1592.2
2018-07-01

Prediction
Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Rating change 0 0 0 0
New rating 1846.3 1806.6 1545.6 1758.4
Analysis
Rating 1846.3 1806.6 1545.6 1758.4
Raw rating 1846.3 1806.6 1545.6 1758.4
Weighted rating 1818.9 1768.8 1519.7
Weighted performance 1719.7 1605.4 1432.9
K-factor 24 24 32 28
Floor 1346.3 1306.6 1045.6 1258.4
Max/Min rating change allowed 66 69.9 101.3 74.8
Games 0 0 0 0
Score 0 0 0 0
Expected score 0 0 0 0
Score-Expected 0 0 0 0
Temp raw +/- 0 0 0 0
Final raw +/- 0 0 0 0
New raw rating 1846.3 1806.6 1545.6 1758.4
New weighted rating 1822.9 1773.8 1523.5 1757.3
New weighted performance 1719.1 1604.7 1432.3 374.2
Temp new rating 1846.3 1806.6 1545.6 1758.4
Temp new rating +/- 0 0 0 0
Final new rating +/- 0 0 0 0
New rating 1846.3 1806.6 1545.6 1758.4
New K-factor 24 24 32 28
New floor 1346.3 1306.6 1045.6 1258.4

Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
0 0 0 0
16 5 7 4
34 10 24 0
21 5 16 0
11 5 6 0
13 13 0 0
History 316 199 71 46

Games since
Main
66
Standard
15
Rapid
47
Blitz
4
Gender Male
Age group Adult
Region Johannesburg Metro (GJM)
Province Gauteng (GT)
Main
RSA Province Region
Overall 118 51 22
Male 114 50 21
Adult 83 35 15
Adult Male 81 35 15
Standard
RSA Province Region
Overall -1 -1 -1
Male -1 -1 -1
Adult -1 -1 -1
Adult Male -1 -1 -1
Rapid
RSA Province Region
Overall 151 35 20
Male 146 33 19
Adult 82 30 19
Adult Male 80 28 18
Blitz
RSA Province Region
Overall -1 -1 -1
Male -1 -1 -1
Adult -1 -1 -1
Adult Male -1 -1 -1

Games Score % Dp AvgOpp Performance
Main 0 0 0 0 0 0
Standard 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rapid 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blitz 0 0 0 0 0 0
Games Score % Dp AvgOpp Performance
Main 16 14 87.5 318.8 1594.9 1913.7
Standard 5 4.5 90 340 1791 2131
Rapid 7 5.5 78.57 242.9 1592.8 1835.7
Blitz 4 4 100 425 1353.6 1778.6
History
Games Score % Dp AvgOpp Performance
Main 274 177.5 64.78 125.6 1519.3 1644.9
Standard 157 94.5 60.19 86.6 1506.3 1592.9
Rapid 71 51 71.83 185.6 1522.6 1708.2
Blitz 46 32 69.57 166.3 1558.6 1724.9

Date Main Standard Rapid Blitz
2025-09-30 1846.3 1806.6 1545.6 1758.4
2025-09-01 1843.5 1806.6 1533.8 1758.4
2025-08-01 1843.5 1806.6 1533.8 1758.4
2025-07-01 1843.5 1806.6 1533.8 1758.4
2025-06-01 1843.5 1806.6 1533.8 1758.4
2025-05-01 1843.4 1806.6 1533.8 1757.8
2025-04-01 1843.4 1806.6 1533.8 1757.8
2025-03-01 1843.4 1806.6 1533.8 1757.8
2025-02-01 1799 1742 1533.8 1757.8
2025-01-01 1799 1742 1533.8 1757.8
2024-12-01 1799 1742 1533.8 1757.8
2024-11-01 1799 1742 1533.8 1757.8
2024-10-01 1798.8 1731.6 1533.8 1757.8
2024-09-01 1782.9 1707 1525.5 1757.8
2024-08-01 1781.4 1707 1500.9 1757.8
2024-07-01 1784.1 1707 1443.6 1757.8
2024-06-01 1784.1 1707 1443.6 1757.8
2024-08-01 1784.1 1707 1443.6 1757.8
2024-04-01 1784.1 1707 1443.6 1757.8
2024-03-01 1784.1 1707 1443.6 1757.8
2024-02-01 1784.1 1707 1443.6 1757.8
2024-01-01 1784.1 1707 1443.6 1757.8
2023-12-01 1658.5 1671.8 1419.3 1531.4
2023-11-01 1675.1 1671.8 1449.4 1531.4

Comming soon.

Tournaments

No tournaments found.
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
1 LCA 307 Gaming Zone Rapid 2025 (Premier) 2025-09-07 2025-09-07 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 7 7 5.5 Yes Analysis
2 Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) 2025-04-26 2025-04-26 Blitz Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 7 4 4 Yes Analysis
3 CPH Primrose Open 2025 (A) 2025-02-08 2025-02-08 Standard Ekurhuleni (GE) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis
Last 500 tournaments since 01 January 2018
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
1 LCA 307 Gaming Zone Rapid 2025 (Premier) 2025-09-07 2025-09-07 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 7 7 5.5 Yes Analysis
2 Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025 (Blitz) 2025-04-26 2025-04-26 Blitz Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 7 4 4 Yes Analysis
3 CPH Primrose Open 2025 (A) 2025-02-08 2025-02-08 Standard Ekurhuleni (GE) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis
4 2024 Tshwane Chess Club Clash (Open) 2024-10-12 2024-10-12 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
5 JCC Khelo India 1st Annual Chess Tournament 2024 (A) 2024-08-31 2024-08-31 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
6 Chess Power House Spring Rapid 2024 2024-09-01 2024-09-01 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 7 7 5.5 Yes Analysis
7 Lawley vs Lehae 2024 2024-07-21 2024-07-21 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
8 Lawley vs Lehae 2024 2024-07-21 2024-07-21 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
9 JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024 2024-06-29 2024-06-29 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 7 7 4 Yes Analysis
10 Chess Power House Festive Rapid 2023 (B) 2023-12-15 2023-12-15 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 6 6 3.5 Yes Analysis
11 Lawley Chess Tournament 2023 (A) 2023-11-25 2023-11-25 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 0 0 No Analysis
12 Mzansi Bryanston Rapid 2023 (Advanced) 2023-10-07 2023-10-07 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
13 Lenasia Chess Academy Tournament - Rapid Rated 2023 2023-10-08 2023-10-08 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
14 Heidelberg Open 2023 (A) 2023-02-04 2023-02-04 Standard Sedibeng (GSV) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
15 CPH Chess Clubs Challenge 2022 (B) 2022-11-12 2022-11-12 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 6 6 4 Yes Analysis
16 Lux Deo NG Kerk Chess Open 2022 (A+B) 2022-04-09 2022-04-09 Standard Sedibeng (GSV) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
17 Back to the Board 2021 (Open) 2021-04-17 2021-04-17 Standard Bojanala Platina (NBR) 5 4 2 Yes Analysis
18 2021 Blou Bul Tournament (A) 2021-04-10 2021-04-10 Standard Mangaung (FMB) 5 5 2.5 Yes Analysis
19 Ekurhuleni Chess Chessa Open 2021 (Elite) 2021-03-27 2021-03-28 Standard Ekurhuleni (GE) 5 4 3 Yes Analysis
20 Khutsong Chess Club 2020 (Open) 2020-03-07 2020-03-07 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
21 Heidelberg Open 2020 (Prestige) 2020-01-31 2020-02-02 Standard Sedibeng (GSV) 5 4 1.5 Yes Analysis
22 Chess Heroes Open Rapid Challenge 2020 2020-02-01 2020-02-01 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 6 6 4 Yes Analysis
23 South Park Valentinez Open 2020 (A) 2020-02-22 2020-02-22 Standard Buffalo City (EBC) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
24 Springs Chess Club Open 2020 (B) 2020-01-25 2020-01-25 Standard Ekurhuleni (GE) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
25 2019 South African Juior Blitz Championship (A) 2020-01-05 2020-01-05 Blitz 4 Knights (4K) 7 6 5 Yes Analysis
26 2019 USSA Championships (Open) 2019-12-02 2019-12-06 Standard Sarah Baartman (ESB) 9 9 6 Yes Analysis
27 2019 USSA Championships (Blitz) 2019-12-04 2019-12-04 Blitz Sarah Baartman (ESB) 9 9 6 Yes Analysis
28 Chess Power House End of Year Rapid 2019 (A) 2019-12-16 2019-12-16 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 7 7 5.5 Yes Analysis
29 2019 Jacaranda Round Robin (B) 2019-08-03 2019-08-03 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 5 1 Yes Analysis
30 2019 Alekhine Open (A) 2019-08-09 2019-08-10 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 5 1 Yes Analysis
31 South African Open Chess Championships 2019 (A) 2019-06-15 2019-06-22 Standard Frances Baard (NCF) 9 9 4.5 Yes Analysis
32 South African Open Chess Championships 2019 (Rapid) 2019-06-17 2019-06-17 Rapid Frances Baard (NCF) 5 5 2 Yes Analysis
33 South African Open Chess Championships 2019 (Blitz) 2019-06-19 2019-06-19 Blitz Frances Baard (NCF) 9 9 5 Yes Analysis
34 2019 Capablanca Chess Festival (RR E) 2019-04-18 2019-04-22 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 9 9 7.5 Yes Analysis
35 2019 Waterkloof Open (A) 2019-03-02 2019-03-03 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 5 2 Yes Analysis
36 2019 Heidelberg Open (A) 2019-02-02 2019-02-02 Standard Sedibeng (GSV) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
37 2018 Gauteng North Open (A) 2018-10-20 2018-10-21 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 5 2.5 Yes Analysis
38 2018 USSA Championship (Open) 2018-07-02 2018-07-06 Standard Gert Sibande (MGS) 9 9 5 Yes Analysis
39 2018 USSA Championship (Blitz) 2018-07-04 2018-07-04 Blitz Gert Sibande (MGS) 9 9 7 Yes Analysis
40 South African Open 2018 (A) 2018-07-07 2018-07-14 Standard Mangaung (FMB) 11 10 2.5 Yes Analysis
41 South African Open 2018 (Blitz) 2018-07-11 2018-07-11 Blitz Mangaung (FMB) 9 9 5 Yes Analysis
42 Msogwaba Chess Club Open 2018 (A) 2018-05-05 2018-05-05 Standard Ehlanzeni (MEN) 5 5 2.5 Yes Analysis
43 2018 Capablanca RR (D) 2018-04-26 2018-05-01 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 9 9 6 Yes Analysis
44 2018 Waterkloof Open (B) 2018-03-03 2018-03-04 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
45 Henley Open 2018 (A) 2018-03-10 2018-03-10 Standard Sedibeng (GSV) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
46 2018 Volkskool Open (B) 2018-02-17 2018-02-17 Standard Sedibeng (GSV) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis

Top 3 Streaks

# Games Start End
1 18 Tournament
JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024
Tournament
Chess Power House Spring Rapid 2024
date
2024-06-29
rnd
7
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-09-01
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Moustakis, C (Costa)
Opponent
Bazhko, A (Anton)
2 15 Tournament
2024 Tshwane Chess Club Clash
Tournament
LCA 307 Gaming Zone Rapid 2025
date
2024-10-12
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2025-09-07
rnd
5
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Pape, Z (Zane)
Opponent
De Meyer, R (Rico)
3 10 Tournament
2019 Waterkloof Open
Tournament
2019 Capablanca Chess Festival
date
2019-03-03
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2019-04-22
rnd
9
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Odendaal, MM (Mikhal)
Opponent
Naidoo, T (Tashil)
# Games Start End
1 10 Tournament
2019 Waterkloof Open
Tournament
2019 Capablanca Chess Festival
date
2019-03-03
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2019-04-22
rnd
9
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Odendaal, MM (Mikhal)
Opponent
Naidoo, T (Tashil)
2 9 Tournament
2019 USSA Championships
Tournament
Springs Chess Club Open 2020
date
2019-12-05
rnd
6
type
Standard
result
0.5
date
2020-01-25
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Radebe, M (Mazisi)
Opponent
Mogotsi, K (Kabelo)
3 8 Tournament
JCC Khelo India 1st Annual Chess Tournament 2024
Tournament
2024 Tshwane Chess Club Clash
date
2024-08-31
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
0.5
date
2024-10-12
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
0.5
Opponent
Wany, J (Jobert)
Opponent
Mkhaliphi, JT (John)
# Games Start End
1 13 Tournament
JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024
Tournament
Chess Power House Spring Rapid 2024
date
2024-06-29
rnd
7
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-09-01
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Moustakis, C (Costa)
Opponent
Bazhko, A (Anton)
2 9 Tournament
Chess Power House Spring Rapid 2024
Tournament
LCA 307 Gaming Zone Rapid 2025
date
2024-09-01
rnd
4
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2025-09-07
rnd
5
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Mcpherson, N (Naleli)
Opponent
De Meyer, R (Rico)
3 8 Tournament
Chess Power House End of Year Rapid 2019
Tournament
Chess Heroes Open Rapid Challenge 2020
date
2019-12-16
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2020-02-01
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Seduma, K (Kgaugelo)
Opponent
Modi, Y (Yashil)
# Games Start End
1 6 Tournament
2019 South African Juior Blitz Championship
Tournament
Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025
date
2020-01-05
rnd
6
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2025-04-26
rnd
6
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Nevin, TW (Tyler)
Opponent
Chareka, S (Shawn)
2 5 Tournament
2018 USSA Championship
Tournament
South African Open 2018
date
2018-07-04
rnd
6
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2018-07-11
rnd
1
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Setwaba, R (Refilwe)
Opponent
Rossouw, J (Johrne)
3 4 Tournament
2019 USSA Championships
Tournament
2019 USSA Championships
date
2019-12-04
rnd
5
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2019-12-04
rnd
8
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Mbombo, N (Nhlanhla)
Opponent
Mogale, S (Siyabonga)
# Games Start End
1 11 Tournament
JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024
Tournament
Lawley vs Lehae 2024
date
2024-06-29
rnd
7
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-07-21
rnd
5
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Moustakis, C (Costa)
Opponent
Mazibuko, S (Sanele)
2 7 Tournament
Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025
Tournament
LCA 307 Gaming Zone Rapid 2025
date
2025-04-26
rnd
3
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2025-09-07
rnd
3
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Mokoena, N (Naledientle)
Opponent
Kanku, P (Prince)
3 7 Tournament
2019 South African Juior Blitz Championship
Tournament
Springs Chess Club Open 2020
date
2020-01-05
rnd
6
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2020-01-25
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Nevin, TW (Tyler)
Opponent
Mogotsi, K (Kabelo)
# Games Start End
1 7 Tournament
2019 USSA Championships
Tournament
Springs Chess Club Open 2020
date
2019-12-06
rnd
8
type
Standard
result
1
date
2020-01-25
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Haai, A (Austin)
Opponent
Mogotsi, K (Kabelo)
2 5 Tournament
2024 Tshwane Chess Club Clash
Tournament
CPH Primrose Open 2025
date
2024-10-12
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2025-02-08
rnd
4
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Pape, Z (Zane)
Opponent
Tshetlo, T (Tshepo)
3 4 Tournament
JCC Khelo India 1st Annual Chess Tournament 2024
Tournament
2024 Tshwane Chess Club Clash
date
2024-08-31
rnd
4
type
Standard
result
1
date
2024-10-12
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Boheim, E (Eugene)
Opponent
Deysel, K (Kaleb)
# Games Start End
1 13 Tournament
JMC NG Weltevreden Church 2024
Tournament
Chess Power House Spring Rapid 2024
date
2024-06-29
rnd
7
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-09-01
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Moustakis, C (Costa)
Opponent
Bazhko, A (Anton)
2 5 Tournament
Chess Power House End of Year Rapid 2019
Tournament
Chess Power House End of Year Rapid 2019
date
2019-12-16
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2019-12-16
rnd
6
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Seduma, K (Kgaugelo)
Opponent
Mthunzi, B (Brighton)
3 4 Tournament
Chess Power House Spring Rapid 2024
Tournament
LCA 307 Gaming Zone Rapid 2025
date
2024-09-01
rnd
7
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2025-09-07
rnd
3
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Sarakusebwa, S (Shepard)
Opponent
Kanku, P (Prince)
# Games Start End
1 6 Tournament
2019 South African Juior Blitz Championship
Tournament
Moja Chess Extravaganza 2025
date
2020-01-05
rnd
6
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2025-04-26
rnd
6
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Nevin, TW (Tyler)
Opponent
Chareka, S (Shawn)
2 5 Tournament
2018 USSA Championship
Tournament
South African Open 2018
date
2018-07-04
rnd
6
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2018-07-11
rnd
1
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Setwaba, R (Refilwe)
Opponent
Rossouw, J (Johrne)
3 3 Tournament
2019 South African Juior Blitz Championship
Tournament
2019 South African Juior Blitz Championship
date
2020-01-05
rnd
2
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2020-01-05
rnd
4
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Coetsee, D (Dewald)
Opponent
Cuthbert, M (Michael)

Top 10 opponents most often played

# Opponent Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Gms Score Dp Gms Score Dp Gms Score Dp Gms Score Dp
Aor Prat Aor Prat Aor Prat Aor Prat
1 Mantati ,SV (Sebei Victor) 7 3.5 0 3 1.5 0 2 1 0 2 1 0
1669.4 1669.4 1647.7 1669.4 1583.4 1669.4 1607.8 1669.4
2 Phillips ,NJ (Nigel John) 3 2.5 283.3 3 2.5 283.3 0 0 0 0 0 0
1614.8 1898.1 1615 1898.1 0 0 0 0
3 Naidoo ,T (Tashil) 3 2 141.7 3 2 141.7 0 0 0 0 0 0
1541.9 1683.6 1543.1 1683.6 0 0 0 0
4 Ruchaka ,K (Kenneth) 3 1 -141.7 2 0 -425 0 0 0 1 1 425
1686.6 1544.9 1831.1 1261.6 0 0 1365.8 2111.6
5 Egeonu ,C (Chigozie) 3 1 -141.7 1 0.5 0 2 0.5 -212.5 0 0 0
1636.3 1494.6 2019.4 1636.3 1327.3 1423.8 0 0
6 Zwakala ,N (Ntando) 3 1 -141.7 1 0 -425 2 1 0 0 0 0
2049.5 1907.8 2090 1624.5 2092.1 2049.5 0 0
7 Lukhwareni ,NR (Nkhumbuleni Richard) 3 3 425 1 1 425 2 2 425 0 0 0
1716.3 2141.3 1726.9 2141.3 1514.6 2141.3 0 0
8 Mbedza ,R (Richard) 3 0 -425 1 0 -425 1 0 -425 1 0 -425
1856.4 1431.4 1920.4 1431.4 1876.4 1431.4 1989.1 1431.4
9 Kheswa ,I (Itumeleng) 2 0.5 -212.5 2 0.5 -212.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
1520.8 1308.3 1522.3 1308.3 0 0 0 0
10 Jacobs ,CN (Calvin Nicholas) 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1498.8 1498.8 1528.5 1498.8 0 0 0 0

Norms

No norms achieved.
# Norm Tournament Start End Rounds Games Score Details
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