Luis-Francois van der Merwe
| Club | Smart HEMA Clubs |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
Ratings
| Category | Last competed | Rank (current) | Weighted Rating (current) | Rank (best) | Weighted Rating (best) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapier and Dagger | |||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger | November 2025 | 334 (top 21%) | 1376.1 | 174 (September 2024) | 1390.6 (September 2024) |
Record
| Division | Total | Win | Loss | Draw | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | 31 | 16 | 15 | 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 26 months
September 2024
174
1390.6
October 2024
182
1390
November 2024
195
1389.4
December 2024
191
1388.8
January 2025
198
1388.2
February 2025
203
1387.6
March 2025
259
1353.2
April 2025
260
1352.5
May 2025
263
1351.7
June 2025
276
1351
July 2025
261
1362.5
August 2025
270
1361.6
September 2025
341
1300.9
October 2025
321
1334.5
November 2025
251
1389.9
December 2025
255
1388.6
January 2026
262
1387.3
February 2026
271
1386
March 2026
295
1384.7
April 2026
304
1383.5
May 2026
318
1382.2
June 2026
322
1381
July 2026
327
1379.7
August 2026
339
1378.5
September 2026
339
1377.3
October 2026
334
1376.1
Match results
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger - 31 fights
November 2025 - Wessex League Oxford 2025
Wessex League Oxford 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Karolis Kmita | WIN | 1543.55 | 29% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Charles Delaunay | WIN | 1300.19 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Benjamin Ingleson | LOSS | 1651.88 | 20% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Richard Sullivan | WIN | 978.08 | 79% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Top 16 | Benjamin Ingleson | LOSS | 1651.88 | 20% |
October 2025 - Wessex League Bracknell 2025
Wessex League Bracknell 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Duncan McLaren | WIN | 1416.42 | 47% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Amir Sheikh-Warak | LOSS | 1429.97 | 41% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Robert Knowles | LOSS | 1725.40 | 17% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Daniel Clay | WIN | 1125.95 | 62% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Top 16 | Stuart Smart | LOSS | 1605.16 | 24% |
September 2025 - Wessex League: Colchester 2025
Wessex League: Colchester 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Bryan Cole | WIN | 877.55 | 73% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Patrick Rance | LOSS | 1839.84 | 18% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Mark Wilkie | LOSS | 1385.21 | 47% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Eduardo Perez | LOSS | 1158.70 | 63% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | James Lalor | LOSS | Unrated |
July 2025 - Herne’s Cup: July 2025
Herne’s Cup: July 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Peter Castle | WIN | 926.16 | 68% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Alexander Chamberlain-Clay | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Mark Wilkie | LOSS | 1310.59 | 50% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pools | Einar Lundgren | LOSS | 1693.86 | 35% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Top 16 | Robert Knowles | LOSS | 1667.82 | 36% |
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 | Aria Ursell | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Peter Castle | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Clive Crosby | WIN | 883.82 | 76% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Aria Ursell | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Quarterfinals | Karolis Kmita | LOSS | 1193.02 | 66% |
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 | Francois van der Merwe | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Alex Carden | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Daniel King | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Antonio Rolandelli | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Callum Crosbie | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger (Beginners) | Pools | Simon Peacock | WIN | Unrated |