Francois van der Merwe
| Club | Smart HEMA Clubs |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
Ratings
| Category | Rank (current) | Weighted Rating (current) | Rank (best) | Weighted Rating (best) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapier and Dagger | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger | 322 (top 29%) | 1289.9 | 291 (September 2024) | 1291.6 (March 2025) |
Record
| Division | Total | Win | Loss | Draw | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Full rating histories
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger
The fighter has been on an island, I.E. has no direct link to most fighters, in 6 out of 9 months
September 2024
291
1264
October 2024
305
1263.4
November 2024
319
1262.8
December 2024
314
1262.2
January 2025
322
1261.6
February 2025
332
1261
March 2025
327
1291.6
April 2025
328
1290.7
May 2025
322
1289.9
Match results
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger - 14 fights
March 2025 - Herne’s Cup March 2025
Herne’s Cup March 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Eighth-Finals | Marcus McCormick | WIN | 1037.95 | 70% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Gold Medal Match | Richard Potter | LOSS | 1418.64 | 55% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Richard Potter | LOSS | 1418.64 | 55% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | John Waller | WIN | 993.82 | 77% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Harry Leng | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Stanley Evans | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Quarterfinals | Wojciech Skoczynski | WIN | 875.01 | 67% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Semifinals | Alex Carden | WIN | 1387.65 | 43% |
September 2024 - Wessex League: Oxford Chapter 2024
Wessex League: Oxford Chapter 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Luis-Francois van der Merwe | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Antonio Rolandelli | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Callum Crosbie | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Simon Peacock | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Alex Carden | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Daniel King | WIN | Unrated |