Classical FIDE ratings · LES
Top Chess Players in Lesotho
See the top 100 chess players representing Lesotho, ranked by current FIDE classical rating, with federation statistics and player profiles.
FIDE rating-list snapshot: July 2026. Federation does not necessarily indicate citizenship.
201
Rated players
2,002
Top rating
1,865
Top 10 average
0
Grandmasters
24
Women players
40
Under 20
Lebajoa Tsephe is the highest-rated player representing Lesotho on this classical list with a rating of 2002. The federation's top 10 average is 1865.
#PlayerRatingList
- 1CMLebajoa Tsephe2002classicalLESFIDE 21302197Born 2005
- 2George Mahommed1937classicalLESFIDE 21302898Born 2006
- 3Khanyapa Theko1884classicalLESFIDE 21300550Born 1997
- 4CMKarabo Mokete1883classicalLESFIDE 21303622Born 2001
- 5CMTokelo Klaas1882classicalLESFIDE 21300020Born 1996
- 6Kananelo Latela1861classicalLESFIDE 14317206Born 1996
- 7Liteboho Mohatlane1810classicalLESFIDE 14317265Born 1994
- 8Mphane Thabang1805classicalLESFIDE 21301549Born 2002
- 9Motsamai Bokang1796classicalLESFIDE 21301441Born 2005
- 10Matela Mohapi1791classicalLESFIDE 21300836Born 1998
- 11Masilo Mafube1790classicalLESFIDE 14317230Born 1984
- 12Sechaba Khalema1785classicalLESFIDE 14317176Born 1995
- 13Thabang Maepe1768classicalLESFIDE 21300429Born 1998
- 14Tumelo Putsoa1762classicalLESFIDE 21304866Born 2009
- 15Balene Cekwane1750classicalLESFIDE 21300402Born 1998
- 16Lereko Maluke1749classicalLESFIDE 21305676Born 1998
- 17Letsatsi Khama1747classicalLESFIDE 21302243Born 2001
- 18Mokhameleli Mohale1743classicalLESFIDE 21303487Born 2008
- 19WCMBonolo Ntsielo1741classicalLESFIDE 21301921Born 2008
- 20Monyake Doti1734classicalLESFIDE 21300895Born 1996
- 21Makatsa Zachia1733classicalLESFIDE 21303517Born 1996
- 22Monaheng Motlomelo1726classicalLESFIDE 21300470Born 1995
- 23Matlali Pofane1726classicalLESFIDE 21304033Born 2006
- 24Phera Moseli1723classicalLESFIDE 14317249Born 1985
- 25Moshe Mokone1722classicalLESFIDE 21300054Born 1979
- 26Bahlakoana Ntsonyana1722classicalLESFIDE 21302103Born 2004
- 27Maile Mokete1717classicalLESFIDE 21301344Born 1990
- 28Katleho Nyofane1714classicalLESFIDE 21300496Born 1998
- 29Siyabonga Sibeko1710classicalLESFIDE 21303380Born 2005
- 30Sekhonyana Relebohile1708classicalLESFIDE 21303096Born 2003
- 31CMJoang Molapo1707classicalLESFIDE 21300380Born 1965
- 32Moeketsi Pelesa1707classicalLESFIDE 21301328Born 1997
- 33Tsiu Matsepe1706classicalLESFIDE 21301069Born 1999
- 34Bakoena Seboka1702classicalLESFIDE 14317192Born 1997
- 35Koetle Kemohele1701classicalLESFIDE 21301310Born 1999
- 36Katleho Phakisi1697classicalLESFIDE 21303088Born 2008
- 37Batloung Lesela1696classicalLESFIDE 21304904Born 2011
- 38Mohale Lebona1695classicalLESFIDE 21300453Born 1999
- 39CMLihloela Motlomelo1693classicalLESFIDE 21301948Born 2003
- 40Rethabile Sehlabaka1690classicalLESFIDE 21301514Born 1996
- 41Mohlahli Motsie1689classicalLESFIDE 21300038Born 1988
- 42Lejaha Jakote1686classicalLESFIDE 21300348Born 1996
- 43Lisema Makhele1682classicalLESFIDE 21302464Born 2002
- 44Refiloe Hlabisi1679classicalLESFIDE 21300399Born 1990
- 45Motsoko Makhetha1677classicalLESFIDE 21300151Born 1996
- 46Teboho Makhele1677classicalLESFIDE 21301379Born 2000
- 47Sofonea Libe1675classicalLESFIDE 21301247Born 1997
- 48Naleli Teeke1674classicalLESFIDE 21300178Born 1998
- 49Tiisetso Hatane1672classicalLESFIDE 14317214Born 1996
- 50Lentsoe Mosollo1671classicalLESFIDE 21300747Born 2000
- 51Abele Mokoma1671classicalLESFIDE 21304840Born 2010
- 52Thabiso Seleso1670classicalLESFIDE 21300950Born 1996
- 53Maseru Matsumunyane1669classicalLESFIDE 21300852Born 1995
- 54Ngakana Nzema1668classicalLESFIDE 21300500Born 1999
- 55Morienyane Tlhoriso1666classicalLESFIDE 21300046Born 1988
- 56Mohale Malebanye1664classicalLESFIDE 21300275Born 1996
- 57Lelimo Moeketsi1664classicalLESFIDE 21300798Born 2006
- 58Mosa Mantutle1663classicalLESFIDE 21300070Born 1998
- 59Motlohi Motlatsi1663classicalLESFIDE 21300267Born 1971
- 60Setlhotlelo Thabo1663classicalLESFIDE 21301492Born 2000
- 61Khiba Selatela1660classicalLESFIDE 21300011Born 1996
- 62Matela Lehlohonolo1659classicalLESFIDE 21301271Born 1995
- 63Mphetole Mona1650classicalLESFIDE 21300291Born 1995
- 64Josias Molomo1650classicalLESFIDE 21300984Born 1996
- 65Rethabisitsoe Sehlabaka1649classicalLESFIDE 21305110Born 2008
- 66Lovemore Sithole1647classicalLESFIDE 21302774Born 1982
- 67Thabang Serero1646classicalLESFIDE 21305382Born 2004
- 68Mphoto Molapo1645classicalLESFIDE 21300879Born 1996
- 69Setsabelo Mokoteli1645classicalLESFIDE 21301620Born 2000
- 70Phitisi Nonofo1645classicalLESFIDE 21302308Born 2005
- 71Malupe Tsoanelo1644classicalLESFIDE 21301476Born 1997
- 72Sekhoane Malaka1644classicalLESFIDE 21301603Born 1999
- 73Mothopeng Michael Mapetja1641classicalLESFIDE 21303568Born 2005
- 74Likopo Liphoto1639classicalLESFIDE 21305080Born 2006
- 75Lesitse Ranthimo1638classicalLESFIDE 21302057Born 1998
- 76Ntsonyane Phamotse1635classicalLESFIDE 21300259Born 1995
- 77Mohale Mokhameleli1635classicalLESFIDE 21303045Born 2008
- 78Ramokotjo Lekau1633classicalLESFIDE 14317281Born 1991
- 79Makibinyane Kananelo1631classicalLESFIDE 21303010Born 2003
- 80Tholoana Sello1630classicalLESFIDE 21301433Born 2001
- 81WCMNteboheleng Thetsane1630classicalLESFIDE 21301930Born 2008
- 82Senohe Chaka1628classicalLESFIDE 21303398Born 2005
- 83Ntoko Kabeli1627classicalLESFIDE 21305790Born 2009
- 84Khotso Motlomelo1624classicalLESFIDE 21300577Born 1995
- 85Gugushe Mongezi1624classicalLESFIDE 21305480Born 2009
- 86Thabang Nate1621classicalLESFIDE 21304629Born 2007
- 87Boitumelo Sethabathaba1618classicalLESFIDE 21302782Born 2000
- 88Tsepo Thoala1617classicalLESFIDE 21301174Born 1995
- 89Hlompho Machoba1616classicalLESFIDE 21302715Born 2002
- 90Thuso Mohapi1615classicalLESFIDE 21301875Born 2002
- 91Kananelo Nkalimeng1614classicalLESFIDE 21302855Born 2000
- 92Leloko Mokhameleli1614classicalLESFIDE 21305455Born 2011
- 93Maepe Kemang1612classicalLESFIDE 21300810Born 1995
- 94Mapena Thabang Odilon1611classicalLESFIDE 21300283Born 1988
- 95Likhomo Malehloa1608classicalLESFIDE 21301255Born 1999
- 96Marake Kabelo1608classicalLESFIDE 21303525Born 2003
- 97Likeleli Rasephei1607classicalLESFIDE 21300356Born 1999
- 98Khau Lebakae1606classicalLESFIDE 21302170Born 1992
- 99Bonginkosi Cekwane1606classicalLESFIDE 21303410Born 1998
- 100Mohanoe Phate1605classicalLESFIDE 21302537Born 2000
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About this ranking
Who is the highest-rated chess player representing Lesotho?
Lebajoa Tsephe leads the classical list at 2002.
How many rated chess players represent Lesotho?
201 players representing Lesotho have a current FIDE classical rating in this ChessEver snapshot.
How are the Lesotho chess rankings ordered?
Players are ordered by FIDE classical rating, highest first. Equal ratings are ordered consistently by FIDE ID. Federation represents the player's FIDE federation, not necessarily citizenship.