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Nigel Bezuidenhout
1030132835Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1520.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1011.8 |
| Highest | 1520.2 (2026-02-28) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 105 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1523.8 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1520.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1011.8 |
| Highest | 1520.2 (2026-02-28) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 105.1 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1511 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1011 |
| Highest | 1557 (2022-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 99.7 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1433.1 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1511 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1011 |
| Highest | 1557 (2022-10-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 99.7 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1335.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 835.8 |
| Highest | 1338.3 (2022-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 136.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1142.7 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1335.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 835.8 |
| Highest | 1338.3 (2022-07-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 136.2 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1539.6 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1063.1 |
| Highest | 1563.1 (2024-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 98.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1464.4 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1539.6 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1063.1 |
| Highest | 1563.1 (2024-02-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 98.8 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Pearson Chess Festival 2026 | Standard | 2026-02-27 | 2026-02-28 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1482.5 | 5 | 3 | 1679.5 | 0 | Details |
| 2 | USSA Chess Championships 2025 (Open) | Classical | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-05 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1455.6 | 9 | 5 | 1569.1 | 0 | Details |
| 3 | USSA Chess Championships 2025 (Blitz) | Blitz | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-03 | Johannesburg Metro (GJM) | 9 | 1455.6 | 9 | 4 | 1543 | 0 | Details |
| 4 | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (Adults) | Standard | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1455.6 | 3 | 0 | 1303.3 | 0 | Details |
| 5 | St Thomas Future Masters Challenge 2025 (High School+Adults) | Rapid | 2025-11-29 | 2025-11-29 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1447 | 6 | 3.5 | 1545.1 | 0 | Details |
| 6 | The Final Showdown Blitz Tournament 2025 | Blitz | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 9 | 1433.9 | 9 | 7 | 1659.8 | 0 | Details |
| 7 | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | Blitz | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 9 | 1414.4 | 9 | 6 | 1747.6 | 0 | Details |
| 8 | USSA Chess Championships 2024 (Open) | Classical | 2024-11-29 | 2024-12-03 | Tshwane (GTP) | 9 | 1396.2 | 9 | 5.5 | 1455.2 | 0 | Details |
| 9 | NMBCU Club League 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-07-24 | 2024-09-22 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1379.3 | 2 | 1 | 1620.1 | 0 | Details |
| 10 | 2023 USSA Championships (Open) | Classical | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-08 | Ethekwini (KED) | 9 | 1386.6 | 9 | 4.5 | 1291.9 | 0 | Details |
| 11 | 2023 USSA Championships (Blitz) | Blitz | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-06 | Ethekwini (KED) | 9 | 1386.6 | 9 | 4 | 1321.3 | 0 | Details |
| 12 | Madibaz Rapid Closed 2023 | Rapid | 2023-10-28 | 2023-10-28 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1365.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Details |
| 13 | Madibaz Chess Club Championship (Closed Classical Event) | Standard | 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-18 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1365.1 | 4 | 2.5 | 1536.8 | 0 | Details |
| 14 | NMBCU Closed 2023 (Adults) | Standard | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-12 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1406 | 6 | 3 | 1184.5 | 0 | Details |
| 15 | Youth Chess Acadamy Rapid Tournament 2023 (A) | Rapid | 2023-03-11 | 2023-03-11 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1423.9 | 5 | 4 | 1615.2 | 0 | Details |
| 16 | NMB 2nd Trials 2023 (Adults) | Standard | 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-25 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1423.9 | 5 | 2.5 | 1214.5 | 0 | Details |
| 17 | PECC Closed 2022 (B) | Standard | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-27 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1358.3 | 1 | 1 | 1723.6 | 0 | Details |
| 18 | Eatern Cape Provincial Chess Championship 2022 (U20 Boys) | Standard | 2022-10-01 | 2022-10-01 | Sarah Baartman (ESB) | 7 | 1358.3 | 7 | 5 | 1433.4 | 0 | Details |
| 19 | 2022 Madibaz Physics Chess Open (B) | Rapid | 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-08 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 7 | 1358.3 | 7 | 3 | 1357.8 | 0 | Details |
| 20 | 2022 Madibaz Club Championships | Standard | 2022-09-28 | 2022-10-12 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1358.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 1512.7 | 0 | Details |
| 21 | 2022 Madibaz Tournament (Open) | Classical | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-11 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1366.3 | 4 | 0.5 | 1287.3 | 0 | Details |
| 22 | 2022 Madibaz Tournament (Open Blitz) | Blitz | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-09 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 7 | 1366.3 | 7 | 4 | 1556.4 | 0 | Details |
| 23 | 2022 NMBCU Closed 2022 (U20+Adults) | Standard | 2022-08-19 | 2022-08-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1363.3 | 4 | 2.5 | 1627.8 | 0 | Details |
| 24 | 2022 NMBCU Trial 4 (U20+Adult) | Standard | 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-13 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1363.3 | 6 | 3 | 1223.3 | 0 | Details |
| 25 | 2022 NMU USSA Chess Trials | Rapid | 2022-08-17 | 2022-08-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1363.3 | 5 | 1.5 | 1138.7 | 0 | Details |
| 26 | NMBCU Trial 3 2022 (U20) | Standard | 2022-07-22 | 2022-07-23 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1303.9 | 6 | 4.5 | 1504.9 | 0 | Details |
| 27 | 2022 NMB Rapid & Blitz Championships (Rapid) | Rapid | 2022-07-02 | 2022-07-02 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1303.9 | 5 | 3 | 1484.5 | 0 | Details |
| 28 | 2022 NMB Rapid & Blitz Championships (Blitz) | Blitz | 2022-07-02 | 2022-07-02 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 7 | 1303.9 | 7 | 3 | 1417.5 | 0 | Details |
| 29 | 2022 NMB Junior Trials 2 (U20) | Standard | 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-14 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1219.4 | 6 | 4.5 | 1481.3 | 0 | Details |
| 30 | NMB Senior Trial 1 2022 (U20) | Standard | 2022-05-06 | 2022-05-07 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1219.4 | 4 | 2 | 1269.4 | 0 | Details |
| 31 | 2022 Madibaz Rapid Chess Tournament 2 | Rapid | 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-21 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1204.2 | 5 | 3 | 1396.8 | 0 | Details |
| 32 | 2022 Nelson Mandela Bay Open (B) | Standard | 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-06 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1204.2 | 4 | 1.5 | 1207.1 | 0 | Details |
| 33 | Alekhine Chess Club Rapid 2021 | Rapid | 2021-10-02 | 2021-10-02 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 7 | 1174.4 | 7 | 4 | 1412.6 | 0 | Details |
| 34 | 2020 NMBCU Chess Trials 2 2020 (U18) | Standard | 2020-03-07 | 2020-03-07 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 1 | 955.9 | 0 | Details |
| 35 | 2020 Boardwalk Pearson Open Chess Festival (Open) | Standard | 2020-03-14 | 2020-03-15 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1200 | 5 | 2.5 | 1289.5 | 0 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Black | 0 |
| White wins | 0 |
| Black wins | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| AOR | 0 |
| Performance | 0 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 5 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Black | 3 |
| White wins | 2 |
| Black wins | 1 |
| Score | 3 |
| Percent | 60 |
| Dp | 85 |
| AOR | 1594.5 |
| Performance | 1679.5 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 199 |
| Wins | 92 |
| Draws | 33 |
| Losses | 74 |
| White | 98 |
| Black | 101 |
| White wins | 49 |
| Black wins | 43 |
| Score | 108.5 |
| Percent | 54.5 |
| Dp | 38.4 |
| AOR | 1394.7 |
| Performance | 1433.1 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 1604 |
| Gender | 1435 |
| Age group | 677 |
| Gender/Age | 638 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 155 |
| Gender | 138 |
| Age group | 50 |
| Gender/Age | 46 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 55 |
| Gender | 48 |
| Age group | 16 |
| Gender/Age | 14 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 1564 |
| Gender | 1376 |
| Age group | 630 |
| Gender/Age | 591 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 162 |
| Gender | 142 |
| Age group | 50 |
| Gender/Age | 47 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 58 |
| Gender | 51 |
| Age group | 17 |
| Gender/Age | 15 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | -1 |
| Gender | -1 |
| Age group | -1 |
| Gender/Age | -1 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | -1 |
| Gender | -1 |
| Age group | -1 |
| Gender/Age | -1 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | -1 |
| Gender | -1 |
| Age group | -1 |
| Gender/Age | -1 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 119 |
| Gender | 117 |
| Age group | 77 |
| Gender/Age | 75 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 7 |
| Gender | 7 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 4 |
| Gender | 4 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 5 |
| Score | 3 |
| Percent | 60 |
| Aor | 1594.5 |
| Dp | 85 |
| Prat | 1679.5 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 50 |
| Score | 28.5 |
| Percent | 57 |
| Aor | 1545.6 |
| Dp | 59.5 |
| Prat | 1605.1 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 199 |
| Score | 108.5 |
| Percent | 54.5 |
| Aor | 1394.7 |
| Dp | 38.4 |
| Prat | 1433.1 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Manley, D (David Luc) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2020 NMBCU Chess Trials 2 2020 (U18) | NMB 2nd Trials 2023 (Adults) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Muller, K (Kaden) | 6 | 3 | 3 | NMB Senior Trial 1 2022 (U20) | USSA Chess Championships 2025 (Open) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Peter, M (Mnico) | 5 | 1 | 4 | NMB Senior Trial 1 2022 (U20) | Eatern Cape Provincial Chess Championship 2022 (U20 Boys) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Lagardien, I (Ismaeel) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2022 Nelson Mandela Bay Open (B) | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Nkosi, DJ (Dumisa Jacob) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2022 NMBCU Closed 2022 (U20+Adults) | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (Adults) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Manley, D (David Luc) | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2020 NMBCU Chess Trials 2 2020 (U18) | NMB 2nd Trials 2023 (Adults) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Muller, K (Kaden) | 6 | 3 | 3 | NMB Senior Trial 1 2022 (U20) | USSA Chess Championships 2025 (Open) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Peter, M (Mnico) | 5 | 1 | 4 | NMB Senior Trial 1 2022 (U20) | Eatern Cape Provincial Chess Championship 2022 (U20 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Balerileng, RP (Rebaone Phillip) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2022 NMBCU Trial 4 (U20+Adult) | 2022 Madibaz Club Championships | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Nkosi, DJ (Dumisa Jacob) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2022 NMBCU Closed 2022 (U20+Adults) | 2025 Mzansi Inter Provincial Team Championships (Adults) | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Prinsloo, L (Liam) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | The Final Showdown Blitz Tournament 2025 | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Baloyi, T (Tumelo) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | The Final Showdown Blitz Tournament 2025 | Details |
| Blitz | 3 | Zondi, K (Khwezi) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | The Final Showdown Blitz Tournament 2025 | Details |
| Blitz | 4 | Lagardien, I (Ismaeel) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2022 Madibaz Tournament (Open Blitz) | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | Details |
| Blitz | 5 | Peter, NM (Neathan Mninawa) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1st Friday Night Blitz 2025 | The Final Showdown Blitz Tournament 2025 | Details |