BOT · 39 yrs · K=20 · Peak 2038 (Nov 2017)
Best performance: 2268 at Gaborone Open 2010(Best of 2010)
Classical rating
1956
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Jun 2013
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating 1981 to 1956 over the last 12 months; peak 2038 in November 2017.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical | Rapid | Blitz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1956, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 1956, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 1956, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 1956, -25, 8 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| Jul 2026 | 1981, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| Jun 2026 | 1981, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| May 2026 | 1981, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| Apr 2026 | 1981, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| Mar 2026 | 1981, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| Feb 2026 | 1981, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| Jan 2026 | 1981, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
| Dec 2025 | 1981, 0, 0 games | 1956, 0, 0 games | 2153, 0, 0 games |
Form · Classical
Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 5 games, Jul 17 – Jul 19.
From 181 classical games on record, the latest on Jul 21.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Show games | Last played | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship-Open SectionJul 17 – Jul 21TPR 1845 | 4½/9 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 135 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2008–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | Spencer Masango, Sep 2017 · 2017 Debtswana Development Botswana Open Chess Championship-Prestige | , 2218 |
| 2, | CM Thomas Zulu, Sep 2019 · 2019 DEBSWANA DEVELOPMENTAL BOTSWANA INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS-PRESTIGE SECTION | , 2170 |
| 3, | CM Kela Kaulule Siame, Oct 2018 · 2018 DEBSWANA BOTSWANA INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP- PRESTIGE | , 2160 |
| 4, | Judah Simulundu, Sep 2017 · 2017 Debtswana Development Botswana Open Chess Championship-Prestige | , 2159 |
| 5, | Polite Salani, Apr 2010 · Gaborone Open 2010 | , 2077 |
| 6, | CM Tebogo Pitlagano, Feb 2022 · BOTSWANA NATIONAL TEAM QUALIFIERS,FIRST ROUND-OPEN SECTION | , 2062 |
| 7, | FM Thato Olebile, Apr 2010 · Gaborone Open 2010 | , 2021 |
| 8, | Keletshabile Monnaatsheko, 2 wins, Mar 2022 · 2022 Botswana National Team Qualifiers Finals _ Open Section | , 2015 |
| 9, | Puso Mabetu, Nov 2012 · National Development Bank Clubs Championships 2012 | , 1993 |
| 10, | CM Moakofi Notha, Mar 2022 · 2022 Botswana National Team Qualifiers Finals _ Open Section | , 1987 |
Openings · Classical
From the moves of 10 of 181 classical games on record.
As WhiteOpens 1.e4 in 5 of 5 games.
As BlackMeets 1.e4 with 1...e6.
All openings (1 as Black)
No opening played 3 times yet (5 games with this colour).
Against 1.e4: 1...e6 in 3.
| Openings in Black games | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 3 | 33% |
2 more games in openings played fewer than 3 times.
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1845 | 1845 |
| 2022 | 29 | 17½ | 1916 | 1988 |
| 2020 | 19 | 11 | 1809 | 1866 |
| 2019 | 28 | 16½ | 1837 | 1902 |
| 2018 | 12 | 5 | 1969 | 1912 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2164 | 2214 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1806 | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 2½ | 1939 | 2034 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2½ | 2054 | 2054 |
| 2010 | 6 | 5 | 2013 | 2286 |
| 2008 | 3 | ½ | 2040 | 1767 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Jul 2026Swisschess-results.comBest of 2026Score 4½/9Opp avg 1845Start 1981
- Jul – Aug 2022Teamfederation source#3 in 2022Score 4/8Opp avg 1941Start 1966
- Mar 2022Round robinfederation source#2 in 2022Score 4½/8Opp avg 2033Start 1936
- Feb 2022Swissfederation sourceBest of 2022Score 5/7Opp avg 1996Start 1907
- Jan 2022Swissfederation source#4 in 2022Score 5/7Opp avg 1635Start 1907
- Dec 2021Swissfederation sourceBest of 2021Score 3½/8Opp avg 1866Start 1931
- Dec 2020Swissfederation source#2 in 2020Score 3½/7Opp avg 1752Start 1967
- Oct – Nov 2020Swissfederation sourceBest of 2020Score 7½/13Opp avg 1835Start 1967
- 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship-Open Section · Jul 2026 · 4½/9
- 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad Chennai 2022 Open · Jul – Aug 2022 · 4/8
- 2022 Botswana National Team Qualifiers Finals _ Open Section · Mar 2022 · 4½/8
- BOTSWANA NATIONAL TEAM QUALIFIERS,FIRST ROUND-OPEN SECTION · Feb 2022 · 5/7
- 2022 BOTASH OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP-OPEN SECTION · Jan 2022 · 5/7
- 2021 Debswana Developmental Botswana International Open Chess Championships- PRESTIGE SECTION · Dec 2021 · 3½/8
- BOTASH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2020-OPEN · Dec 2020 · 3½/7
- BOTSWANA CHESS LEAGUE 2020 9-17 · Oct – Nov 2020 · 7½/13
- 2019 DEBSWANA DEVELOPMENTAL BOTSWANA INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS-PRESTIGE SECTION · Sep – Oct 2019 · 4½/9
- 2019-SUA INTERNATIONAL OPEN-OPEN SECTION · Aug 2019 · 3½/6
- GABORONE OPEN- OPEN SECTION · Jul 2019 · 5½/7
- 2019 Botswana chess league Round 5-8 · May 2019 · 2/4
- 2019 Botswana chess league Round 1-4 · Mar 2019 · 1/2
- 2018 DEBSWANA BOTSWANA INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP- PRESTIGE · Oct 2018 · 3½/8
- Sua Open International 2018 · Sep 2018 · 3½/7
- 2017 Debtswana Development Botswana Open Chess Championship-Prestige · Sep – Oct 2017 · 4/7
- 2016 Maun Open Chess Championships-Open Section · Jul 2016 · 4/7
- 2015 Maun Open Chess Championship · Jul 2015 · 5½/7
- NDB Chess Clubs Championships 2013 · Nov 2013 · 5½/7
- Botswana Open 2013- Championship Section · Sep 2013 · 3½/9
- Airefficiency Year Opener Tournament 2013-Open · Jan 2013 · 4½/7
- National Development Bank Clubs Championships 2012 · Nov 2012 · 4½/7
- Gaborone Open 2010 · Apr 2010 · 5/7
- The Bill Doctor Year Opener Chess Championships 2010 · Jan 2010 · 5/7
- South African Open Chess Championship 2008 · Jul 2008 · 6/11
World
- #=36323Dariusz Gromczak1956.0
- #=36323Lukasz Kucmierz1956.0
- #=36323CM Bojosi Sabure1956.0
- #=36323Sergejs Simcaks1956.0
- #=36323Adrian Pirvulescu1956.0
Botswana
- #12CM Barileng Gaealafshwe1962.0
- #13CM Moakofi Notha1959.0
- #14CM Bojosi Sabure1956.0
- #15CM Ndawana Mosenya1954.0
- #16Kuda Bayani1951.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.