Top Standard Chess Players in Eswatini 🇸🇿Follow EswatiniTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers.
53 active players in Eswatini by Standard rating. #1 Smilo Hlophe leads with 1,876 — 35 pts ahead of Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane (1,841). This month's standout moves (top 50): Tfwala Nkosivile led all gainers at +26 pts, while Vuyo Nxumalo saw the steepest fall at -19 pts.
Age Group Leaders
U20De Nobrega, SantiagoFollow Santiago De NobregaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,791U18De Nobrega, SantiagoFollow Santiago De NobregaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,791U16Ntiwane SurpriseFollow Ntiwane SurpriseTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,592
Biggest Movers · 1 month
Among top 50 players
Flop Movers
Nxumalo, VuyoFollow Vuyo NxumaloTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,669
-19Ngwenya Kwanele MangalisoFollow Ngwenya Kwanele MangalisoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,693
-16Dlamini SimphiweCMFollow Dlamini SimphiweTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more.1,750
-11RECENT ESWATINI #1 · 2021 → 2026
6 distinct leaders across 12 years
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20212022202420252026
- Fungai MatahwaJan 2021 → May 20215mo
- SihlongonyaneJun 2021 → Mar 202210mo
- HlopheApr 2022 → Sep 20254y
- Masuku VukaniOct 2025 → Oct 20251mo
- HlopheNov 2025 → Jun 20268mo
Hlophe4y · 2 reignsSihlongonyane10moFungai Matahwa5moMasuku Vukani1mo
Avg. top 10
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
1,765-3
Avg. top 100
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
1,597=
Active players
Active · vs 1 month
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Rankings
Standard · Active · vs 1 month
# | Player | Standard↓ | Rapid | Blitz | Δ 1M | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hlophe, SmiloCM · 36 yrsFollow Smilo HlopheTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1876 | — | 1800 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Sihlongonyane, SikhanyisoCM · 28 yrsFollow Sikhanyiso SihlongonyaneTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1841 | — | 1744 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Mbongeni, MabuzaCM · 32 yrsFollow Mabuza MbongeniTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1813 | — | 1731 | 0 | 0 |
4 | De Nobrega, Santiago · 18 yrsFollow Santiago De NobregaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1791 | 1646 | — | −2 | 5 |
5 | Dlamini SimphiweCM · 29 yrsFollow Dlamini SimphiweTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1750 | — | 1710 | −11 | 5 |
6 | Malinga Lunga · 26 yrsFollow Malinga LungaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1739 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
7 | Mabuza Nkosivile · 18 yrsFollow Mabuza NkosivileTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1736 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
8 | Mtsetfwa Philani · 23 yrsFollow Mtsetfwa PhilaniTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1727 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
9 | Ngwenya Kwanele Mangaliso · 20 yrsFollow Ngwenya Kwanele MangalisoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1693 | 1743 | 1696 | −16 | 3 |
10▲1 | Mavuso, LungaFollow Lunga MavusoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1679 | — | 1687 | 0 | 0 |
11▲1 | Simelane Wandile · 35 yrsFollow Simelane WandileTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1678 | — | 1729 | 0 | 0 |
12▲1 | Masuku Vukani · 26 yrsFollow Masuku VukaniTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1670 | — | 1706 | 0 | 0 |
13▼3 | Nxumalo, Vuyo · 32 yrsFollow Vuyo NxumaloTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1669 | — | 1723 | −19 | 2 |
14 | Simelane Mandisa · 32 yrsFollow Simelane MandisaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1648 | — | 1705 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Dlamini Vuyo · 30 yrsFollow Dlamini VuyoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1638 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
16 | Chisiri Tawanda Otto · 47 yrsFollow Chisiri Tawanda OttoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1613 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
17 | Masuku Wandiswa Mzukwana · 25 yrsFollow Masuku Wandiswa MzukwanaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1611 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
18 | Dlamini SinqobileWCM · 25 yrsFollow Dlamini SinqobileTrack her monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1610 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
19 | Molapo Thabang · 22 yrsFollow Molapo ThabangTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1606 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
20 | Matsebula Snethemba · 20 yrsFollow Matsebula SnethembaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1603 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
21 | Ndlandla Ayanda · 24 yrsFollow Ndlandla AyandaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1602 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
22 | Simelane Phumelela Prosper · 33 yrsFollow Simelane Phumelela ProsperTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1594 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
23 | Ntiwane Surprise · 15 yrsFollow Ntiwane SurpriseTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1592 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
24 | Simelane Nhlanhla · 25 yrsFollow Simelane NhlanhlaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1580 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
25 | Mwale Tadala · 18 yrsFollow Mwale TadalaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1576 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
26 | Pales Pi, Marta · 63 yrsFollow Marta Pales PiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1573 | 1620 | — | 0 | 0 |
27 | Matsebula Msiziwethu · 24 yrsFollow Matsebula MsiziwethuTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1571 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
28 | Meluleki Mdluli · 36 yrsFollow Meluleki MdluliTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1565 | 1574 | 1758 | 0 | 0 |
29 | Simelane Qhubeka · 32 yrsFollow Simelane QhubekaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1564 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
30 | Nkwanyane Nolwazi · 26 yrsFollow Nkwanyane NolwaziTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1562 | — | 1444 | 0 | 0 |
31 | Matsebula, Qiniso · 37 yrsFollow Qiniso MatsebulaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1561 | — | 1584 | 0 | 0 |
32 | Gumedze, Sicalo Phathwa · 17 yrsFollow Sicalo Phathwa GumedzeTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1557 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
33 | Mdluli Mlondi · 28 yrsFollow Mdluli MlondiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1552 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
34 | Nosimilo, Mkhonto · 35 yrsFollow Mkhonto NosimiloTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1545 | — | 1573 | 0 | 0 |
35 | Dlamini Vukani E · 38 yrsFollow Dlamini Vukani ETrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1544 | — | 1527 | 0 | 0 |
36 | Gule Khayalethu · 18 yrsFollow Gule KhayalethuTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1539 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
37 | Mziyako, SobhiFollow Sobhi MziyakoTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1538 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
38 | Ngozo Tivumile · 16 yrsFollow Ngozo TivumileTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1536 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
39 | Ariyawansa Ranwalage Sanjul · 16 yrsFollow Ariyawansa Ranwalage SanjulTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1528 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
40 | Nomcebo, Sibisi · 26 yrsFollow Sibisi NomceboTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1525 | — | 1494 | 0 | 0 |
41 | Mkhweli Siphosethu · 22 yrsFollow Mkhweli SiphosethuTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1517 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
42▲6 | Tfwala Nkosivile · 20 yrsFollow Tfwala NkosivileTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1510 | — | — | +26 | 2 |
43▼1 | Lukhele Semukele · 18 yrsFollow Lukhele SemukeleTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1509 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
44▼1 | Loveday Melvin · 21 yrsFollow Loveday MelvinTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1509 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
45▼1 | Hlophe Moses · 36 yrsFollow Hlophe MosesTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1501 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
46▼1 | Sibiya Lindokuhle · 31 yrsFollow Sibiya LindokuhleTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1501 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
47▼1 | Makhanya Nzunzolenhle Sibahle · 18 yrsFollow Makhanya Nzunzolenhle SibahleTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1491 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
48▼1 | Bonginkosi Dlamini · 43 yrsFollow Bonginkosi DlaminiTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1487 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
49 | Kuhlase Namisa · 12 yrsFollow Kuhlase NamisaTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1482 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
50 | Gama Thabani · 22 yrsFollow Gama ThabaniTrack their monthly FIDE ratings, games, tournaments and more. | 1478 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Standard · Active
12-month evolution
Standard · Active
Titled players — 5
Active · vs 1 month
Open
CM4
100%
Women
WCM1
100%
AGE PYRAMID · ESWATINI ACTIVE PLAYERS
Active players by age band · Open vs Women
Open
Women
11U203
2820-344
1035-492
150-641
065+0
50 open players10 women players
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Africa — By Average Top 10
| Federation | Avg top 10 | |
|---|---|---|
1· | 🇪🇬EgyptFollow EgyptTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,437 |
2▲1 | 🇲🇦MoroccoFollow MoroccoTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,341 |
3▲4 | 🇩🇿AlgeriaFollow AlgeriaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,305 |
4▼1 | 🇿🇦South AfricaFollow South AfricaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,301 |
5· | 🇿🇲ZambiaFollow ZambiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,267 |
6▲3 | 🇳🇬NigeriaFollow NigeriaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,261 |
7▼5 | 🇹🇳TunisiaFollow TunisiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,260 |
8▼2 | 🇦🇴AngolaFollow AngolaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,173 |
9· | 🇺🇬UgandaFollow UgandaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,171 |
10▲5 | 🇲🇬MadagascarFollow MadagascarTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,143 |
| ... | ||
| 39 | 🇸🇿EswatiniFollow EswatiniTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 1,765 |
World — By Average Top 10
| Federation | Avg top 10 | |
|---|---|---|
1· | 🇺🇸United StatesFollow United StatesTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,724 |
2· | 🇮🇳IndiaFollow IndiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,709 |
3· | 🇨🇳ChinaFollow ChinaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,667 |
4· | 🇷🇺RussiaFollow RussiaTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,642 |
5· | 🇩🇪GermanyFollow GermanyTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,637 |
6· | 🇺🇦UkraineFollow UkraineTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,628 |
7· | 🇫🇷FranceFollow FranceTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,626 |
8· | 🇦🇿AzerbaijanFollow AzerbaijanTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,625 |
9▲1 | 🇺🇿UzbekistanFollow UzbekistanTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,623 |
10▼1 | FIDEFollow FIDETrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 2,623 |
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| 178 | 🇸🇿EswatiniFollow EswatiniTrack their monthly top 10 average, GMs, and biggest movers. | 1,765 |