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Emalahleni Spring Open 2026

Organizer(s)	Emalahleni Chess Academy
Federation	South Africa ( RSA )
Tournament director	Fortune Macassa
Chief Arbiter	Bhila, Eddie 14323672
Deputy Chief Arbiter	Mphosi, Leisa 14308436
Arbiter	Masemola, Steven 14339013; Bhila, Lindokuhle Adorabella 14324091
Time control (Standard)	60/60+10sipm
Location	Witbank High School
Number of rounds	6
Tournament type	Swiss-System
Rating calculation	Rating national, Rating international
FIDE-Event-ID	492201
Date	2026/09/19 to 2026/09/20
Rating-Ø / Average age	1453 / 22
Pairing program	Swiss-Manager from Heinz Herzog, Swiss-Manager tournamentfile

Last update 12.09.2026 22:28:24, Creator/Last Upload: Eddie Bhila

Tournament selection	All, Section B, Section A, Section C, Under 13, Under 9
Links	Official Homepage of the Organizer, GoogleMaps, Register here, Link with tournament calendar
Parameters	No tournament details, no flags
Lists	Starting rank, Alphabetical list, Statistics, Alphabetical list all groups, Playing schedule
Download Files	eMalahleni Spring Open 2026.pdf
Excel and Print	Export to Excel (.xlsx), Export to PDF-File, QR-Codes

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Starting rank

No.		Name	FideID	FED	Rtg	RtgI	RtgN	Gr	Club/City
1	CM	Lourenco, Napoleao	14801302	MOZ	1984	1984	0	A Section
2		Tshepo, Moagaesi	11309830	BOT	1935	1935	1878	A Section
3	CM	Anton, Goosen	14301709	RSA	1930	1930	1923	A Section
4		Nqobani, Ndimande	14329670	RSA	1909	1909	1652	A Section	West Acres Chess Club
5		Rafael Bernardo, Chirindza	14800764	MOZ	1908	1908	1856	A Section	XM
6		Daelen Rowan, Price	14346273	RSA	1907	1907	1937	A Section
7		Simon, Bokamoso	11301546	RSA	1897	0	1897	A Section	Staunch Megastars Chess Club
8		Patrick Lekheth, Mmoneng	14303981	RSA	1885	1885	1744	A Section	VUT
9	CM	Sikhanyiso, Sihlongonyane	20700784	SWZ	1870	1870	1831	A Section	Trojan Horse Chess Club
10		Thabang, Mankga	14334798	RSA	1862	1862	1942	A Section	University of Limpopo
11		Karabo, Makhura	14339200	RSA	1854	1854	1594	A Section	University of Limpopo
12		Mthandazo, Vundla	14339951	RSA	1854	1854	1914	A Section	One More Move Chess Academy
13		Othata, Selogelo	11313870	BOT	1848	1848	1748	A Section
14	JM	Bafana, Sgudhla	534008985	RSA	1835	1835	1748	A Section	Barberton High School
15		Kulasande, Mafanya	14308029	RSA	1828	1828	1845	A Section	Beacon Bay Chess Club
16		Kabelo, Pitso	534007296	RSA	1825	1825	1816	A Section
17		Benedict, Maphage	534027262	RSA	1821	1821	1836	A Section
18		Surprise, Kenny	14336278	RSA	1819	1819	1806	A Section	Emalahleni Chess Academy
19	AIM	Thato, Mphela	534025677	RSA	1805	1805	1724	A Section	Sonics Chess Club
20		Vuyani, Kula	14364123	RSA	1789	1789	1766	A Section	UJ Chess Club
21		Makhosonke Matt, Kuhlase	14311283	RSA	1783	1783	1731	A Section	Chess, Maths and Science Club
22		Allie, Phiri	14367734	RSA	1776	1776	1689	A Section	West Acres Chess Club
23		Melchizedek, Shabangu	534039228	RSA	1760	1760	1511	A Section	Suikerland
24		Nkosikhona, Jele	534039627	RSA	1745	1745	1701	A Section
25		Andrew, Mokomele	14308380	RSA	1742	1742	1832	A Section
26	CM	Simphiwe, Dlamini	20701217	SWZ	1741	1741	1549	A Section	Power House Chess Club
27		Thabang, Mphahlele	14348535	RSA	1727	0	1727	A Section
28		Ruphas, Sibanyoni	14341344	RSA	1716	1716	1542	A Section	Mbombela Chess Club
29		Refentse Tumisa, Motiang	14333295	RSA	1710	1710	1755	A Section	Harties Chess Knights
30		Moletelo, Khumalo	14382547	RSA	1703	1703	1561	A Section	UL Chess Club
31		Themba Abiod, Mafa	14381966	RSA	1688	1688	1609	A Section
32		Aina Shafina Gi, Manjate	14808234	MOZ	1684	1684	1282	U13	Moz
33		Solomon, Matjokane	534025642	RSA	1675	1675	1369	A Section
34		Mokoma, Abele	21304840	LES	1672	1672	0	A Section	Monafils School of Excellence
35		Ogone, Molaolwa	14355914	RSA	1662	1662	1585	A Section	Tshimega Chess Institute
36		Austin, Selala	534011021	RSA	1661	1661	1443	A Section	University of Limpopo
37		Sphesihle, Mahoa	534008586	RSA	1657	1657	1284	A Section	Sonics chess club
38		Mona, Mphetole	21300291	LES	1650	1650	0	A Section	Monafils School of Excellence
39		Enos, Ragedi	14373130	RSA	1641	1641	1772	A Section	Emalahleni Chess Academy
40	AFM	Lukhanyo, Mjalo	534000437	RSA	1629	1629	1515	A Section	Vikings Chess Club
41		Mandla Oscar, Masuku	14382008	RSA	1620	1620	1299	B Section	Emalahleni Chess Academy
42		Gugu, Mtyala		RSA	1599	0	1599	B Section	Tshimega chess Institute
43		Baby Thomas, Motseki	14386224	RSA	1597	1597	1402	B Section
44		Thapelo, Gwangwa	534010882	RSA	1583	1583	1437	B Section	University of Limpopo
45		Molayeng Richar, Polori	14377039	RSA	1579	1579	1442	B Section	Tshimega Chess Institutes
46		Karl Amour, Kaboyaone	11330350	BOT	1571	1571	1495	B Section	Gabs City Chess
47		Boitumelo, Maepa	14337320	RSA	1549	1549	1543	A Section	UL Chess Club
48		Gil Filipe, Manjate	14800020	MOZ	1545	1545	1542	B Section	FMX
49		Kesen Maano, Ligaraba	14368277	RSA	1541	1541	1216	B Section	University of Limpopo
50		Kgothatso, Rakomako	14372525	RSA	1536	1536	1372	B Section	UL Chess Club
51		Tinotenda, Gweshe	534035400	RSA	1494	0	1494	U13	Uplands
52		Sifiso, Majola	534060570	RSA	1487	0	1487	B Section
53		Lincohn, September	14353261	RSA	1483	1483	1534	B Section
54		Kael Vanya, Kaboyaone	11330368	BOT	1446	1446	1435	C Section	Gabs City Chess
55		Rhulani, Silinda		RSA	1439	0	1439	B Section	Lowveld High School
56		Mojakgomo, Makonko	534023623	RSA	1435	1435	1276	B Section	UL Chess Club
57		Neo, Lentsoane		RSA	1432	0	1432	U13	Laerskool Reynorif
58		Andile, Radebe		RSA	1427	0	1427	B Section	Thobelani Secondary School
59		Izak, Jacobs		RSA	1426	0	1426	U9	CR Swart
60		Kungentando, Goloda	534044701	RSA	1407	0	1407	B Section	Beacon Bay Chess Club
61		Tekano, Molobela		RSA	1393	0	1393	U13	Mkhanyo Primary School
62		Luca, Coetsee		RSA	1390	0	1390	U9	Vastrap + Africa Knights Chess Scho
63		Bohlale, Tjebane	14367580	RSA	1376	0	1376	B Section	UL Chess Club
64		Rorisang, Shabangu		RSA	1365	0	1365	B Section	Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog
65		Xolile, Nyembe		RSA	1359	0	1359	B Section	Vikings chess club
66		Duncan, Maseko		RSA	1357	0	1357	U13
67		Martin, Scholtz		RSA	1322	0	1322	U13	Laerskool CR Swart
68		Andile, Coka		RSA	1318	0	1318	B Section	Inqubeko secondary school
69		Thabani Jr, Senda		RSA	1318	0	1318	B Section	Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog
70		Ivan Carel, Gangel		RSA	1313	0	1313	B Section	Hoërskool Middelburg
71		Prince, Temba		RSA	1305	0	1305	C Section	Elukhanyisweni
72		Emily, Otto		RSA	1304	0	1304	U13	Kragbron
73		Thokozani, Mahlangu		RSA	1300	0	1300	B Section	EMALAHLENI CHESS ACADEMY
74		Raphael, Mthembu		RSA	1299	0	1299	B Section	Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog
75		Amber, Otto		RSA	1295	0	1295	U13	Kragbron
76		Dimpho, Rachuene		RSA	1295	0	1295	C Section	UL Chess
77		Omphile, Ndala		RSA	1281	0	1281	U13	Mkhanyo Primary School
78		Lesedi, Mashoeu		RSA	1273	0	1273	A Section
79		Nkuthalo, Nkosi		RSA	1271	0	1271	C Section	Penryn
80		Sibusiso, Ndimande		RSA	1261	0	1261	C Section	West Acres Chess Club
81		Thulani Mzwandi, Sibiya		RSA	1259	0	1259	C Section
82		Lungile, Biya		RSA	1249	0	1249	C Section	UL Chess Club
83		Kealeboga, Motjale		RSA	1248	0	1248	B Section	Tshimega Chess institution
84		Teboho Richard, Modisadife		RSA	1245	0	1245	B Section	Makwassie chess club
85		Marli, Jacobs		RSA	1243	0	1243	C Section	Hoërskool Middelburg
86		Jabu, Thwala		RSA	1237	0	1237	C Section	Hoerskool General Hertzog
87		Andries, Ramotsabi	14392739	RSA	1225	0	1225	C Section
88		Lwandle Suprise, Mtshweni		RSA	1224	0	1224	U13	Mkhanyo Primary School
89		Armon, Schutte		RSA	1224	0	1224	B Section
90		Fiona, Havugimana		RSA	1220	0	1220	U13	Mkhanyo Primary School
91		Devon, Moody		RSA	1218	0	1218	C Section	Bonginsimbi Comprehensive
92		Thando, Skosana		RSA	1217	0	1217	U13	Mkhanyo Primary School
93		Govindam, Tripathi		RSA	1213	0	1213	C Section
94		Leago, Nchabeleng		RSA	1200	0	1200	U9
95		Phathutshedzi, Nematei		RSA	1197	0	1197	U13	Robert Carruthers School
96		Orleans, Makuwa		RSA	1183	0	1183	U13	Mkhanyo Primary School
97		Phiwokuhle, Ngoma		RSA	1175	0	1175	U9	Mkhanyo Primary School
98		Basetsana, Mathenjwa		RSA	1174	0	1174	U13	Mkhanyo Primary School
99		Dumisani, Mathabathe		RSA	1173	0	1173	C Section	UCT
100		Letlotlo, Ntuli		RSA	1166	0	1166	U13	Robert Carruthers
101		Botlhale, Kumba		RSA	1165	0	1165	U9	Mkhanyo Primary School
102		Keamogetswe, Motsepe		RSA	1165	0	1165	U13	Mkhanyo Primary School
103		Joy, Adubale		RSA	1162	0	1162	C Section	Universuty of Pretoria
104		Hlologelo, Kgori		RSA	1090	0	1090	U13	Mkhanyo Primary School
105		Rethabile, Mokganya		RSA	1079	0	1079	U9	Mkhanyo Primary School
106		Mbali, Vukela		RSA	1076	0	1076	C Section
107		Prince, Mazibuko		RSA	949	0	949	C Section
108		Fredrick, Dzeka		RSA	835	0	835	B Serction	Ilanga Secondary School
109		Theresho, Moraswe		RSA	817	0	817	U9	Mkhanyo Primary School
110		Remolebogile, Mashilo		RSA	808	0	808	U9	Mkhanyo Primary School
111		Helene, Jacobs		RSA	800	0	800	U13	CR Swart
112		Gift, Mampane		RSA	800	0	800	C Section
113		Nts’onyane, Bahlakoana	21302103	ES	0	0	0	A Section	Monafils School of Excellence
114		Jonathan Rodrigo Mussa, Correia	14808080	RSA	0	0	0	U9	WILLOW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
115		Renang, Dlukula		RSA	0	0	0	U13	Monafils School of Excellence
116		Abenathi, Gamedze	2070411	SWZ	0	0	0	C Section	Chess Lovefield
117		Adao, Inguane	14804530	RSA	0	0	0	C Section	UL Chess
118		Sengwayo, Junior		RSA	0	0	0	U9	Fountain Primary
119		Seneme, Khumalo		RSA	0	0	0	C Section
120		Neo, Letsoane		RSA	0	0	0	U13	Laerskool Reynorif
121		Sibusiso, Magakwe		RSA	0	0	0	B Section	Elukhanyisweni high school (DOB)
122		Petrus, Makua		RSA	0	0	0	C Section	UL Chess Club
123		Oshney Pangana, Maroga		RSA	0	0	0	C Section
124		Kgothatso, Mashala		RSA	0	0	0	B Section	University of Limpopo
125		Kamogelo, Mokoena		RSA	0	0	0	C Section	Bonginsimbi
126		Marcus Chuene, Nailana		RSA	0	0	0	C Section	UL Chess Club
127		Unarine, Nematei		RSA	0	0	0	U9	Robert Carruthers School
128		Khaya, Nkosi		RSA	0	0	0	C Section	Ilanga Secondary
129		Thendo, Nyamutambo		RSA	0	0	0	C Section	University of Limpopo
130		Atlegang, Petlane	21305331	LES	0	0	0	B Section	Monafils chess club
131		Glad Pontsho, Ramatshele		RSA	0	0	0	C Section	UL Chess Club
132		Marothi, Ramaube		RSA	0	0	0	C Section
133		Pieter, Sekgobela		RSA	0	0	0	C Section	University of Limpopo
134		Widney, Sekgobela		RSA	0	0	0	A Section	Phalaborwa Chess Club
135		Sihle, Surprise		RSA	0	0	0	C Section	Nkangala TVET college
136		Pinkett Phumzile, Thakeng		RSA	0	0	0	C Section	University of Limpopo
137		Phepeng, Tshenolo		RSA	0	0	0	U13	St Thomas Aquinas