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Nathan Van Huyssteen
1130191840Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1346.1 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 960.5 |
| Highest | 1460.5 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 114 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 6 |
| Score | 2 |
| We | 2.8 |
| SWe | -0.43 |
| Temp +/- | -13.9 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1155.4 |
| Final +/- | -13.9 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1332.2 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 960.5 |
| Highest | 1460.5 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 114.4 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1359.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 972.5 |
| Highest | 1472.5 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112.5 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1183.8 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1359.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 972.5 |
| Highest | 1472.5 (2026-03-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 112.5 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1323 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 823 |
| Highest | 1323 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 139.2 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 6 |
| Score | 2 |
| We | 3.95 |
| SWe | -1.95 |
| Temp +/- | -70.2 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1297.2 |
| Final +/- | -70.2 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1252.7 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 823 |
| Highest | 1323 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 139.2 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1223.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 723.8 |
| Highest | 1223.8 (2026-02-28) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 160.3 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1223.8 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 723.8 |
| Highest | 1223.8 (2026-02-28) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 160.3 |
Rating Graph
Tournaments
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Checkmate in Gqeberha 2026 (B) | Rapid | 2026-07-11 | 2026-07-11 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1346.1 | 6 | 2 | 1233 | -13.9 | Details |
| # | Tournament | Type | Start | End | Host | Rounds | Rating | Games | Score | Perform | Rat+/- | Details |
| 1 | Uitenhage Chess Club President Cup 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-04-07 | 2026-05-26 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1460.5 | 4 | 1 | 1074.9 | -48.5 | Details |
| 2 | NMBCU Trials 6 2026 (U14+U16) | Standard | 2026-05-22 | 2026-05-23 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1460.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 1162.4 | -45.3 | Details |
| 3 | NMBCU Trials 5 2026 (U14) | Standard | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-16 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1460.5 | 6 | 2 | 1207.3 | -47.2 | Details |
| 4 | 2026 NMBCU Trials 4 (U14) | Standard | 2026-04-24 | 2026-04-25 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1452.6 | 6 | 3.5 | 1520.8 | 12.8 | Details |
| 5 | NMBCU Trials 3 2026 (U14) | Standard | 2026-04-18 | 2026-04-18 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1452.6 | 5 | 3 | 1431.9 | -2 | Details |
| 6 | Eastern Cape Open 2026 (U8-U14 Boys) | Standard | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-12 | Buffalo City (EBC) | 7 | 1452.6 | 7 | 4 | 1441 | -1.4 | Details |
| 7 | UCC Rapid #2 March 2026 | Rapid | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-31 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1452.6 | 6 | 4 | 1430.9 | -1.5 | Details |
| 8 | UCC Rapid March 2026 | Rapid | 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1433.9 | 6 | 4 | 1535 | 9.7 | Details |
| 9 | 2026 NMBCU Trials 2 (U14) | Standard | 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-07 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1433.9 | 6 | 3 | 1461.3 | 5.1 | Details |
| 10 | UCC Blitz February 2026 | Blitz | 2026-02-24 | 2026-02-24 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1287.5 | 6 | 3 | 1476.4 | 5.4 | Details |
| 11 | UCC Protea Cup 2026 (B) | Standard | 2026-01-20 | 2026-02-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1287.5 | 4 | 4 | 1631 | 27 | Details |
| 12 | NMBCU Trial 1 2026 (U14) | Standard | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-21 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1287.5 | 5 | 4 | 1595.7 | 30.9 | Details |
| 13 | UCC Championship 2025 (C) | Standard | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-19 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1269.9 | 5 | 3 | 1271.2 | -0.5 | Details |
| 14 | UCC Mind Over Board 2025 (B) | Classical | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-03 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1269.9 | 4 | 2 | 1380.1 | 10.2 | Details |
| 15 | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Rapid | 2025-07-08 | 2025-07-15 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1159.9 | 6 | 3 | 1345.2 | 8.5 | Details |
| 16 | Eastern Cape Inter-Regional Individual Chess Championship 2025 (U14 Open) | Standard | 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-12 | Amathole (EAL) | 6 | 1159.9 | 6 | 2.5 | 1364.6 | 23.1 | Details |
| 17 | Eastern Cape Inter-Regional Team Chess Championship 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-11 | Amathole (EAL) | 5 | 1159.9 | 5 | 3 | 1441.7 | 23.1 | Details |
| 18 | UCC Rapid May 2025 | Rapid | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1195.8 | 4 | 1 | 1047 | -6.7 | Details |
| 19 | NMBCU Closed 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-14 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1195.8 | 6 | 1 | 1039.9 | -18.4 | Details |
| 20 | NMBCU Trial 4 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-05-09 | 2025-05-10 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1228 | 6 | 2.5 | 1227.3 | -0.2 | Details |
| 21 | UCC Presidential Cup 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-04-08 | 2025-05-06 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1228 | 5 | 2 | 1228.8 | 0.7 | Details |
| 22 | Karen Ashworth 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-04-26 | 2025-04-26 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1228 | 5 | 1 | 1033.2 | -18.4 | Details |
| 23 | NMB 3rd Trials 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-12 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1226.9 | 6 | 2 | 1257.1 | 3.3 | Details |
| 24 | UCC Rapid Mar/Apr 2025 | Rapid | 2025-03-18 | 2025-04-01 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1226.9 | 6 | 2 | 1182.3 | -2.7 | Details |
| 25 | UCC Blitz March 2025 | Blitz | 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-11 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1149.1 | 6 | 3 | 1188.9 | 1.3 | Details |
| 26 | NMB 2nd Trials 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-08 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1149.1 | 6 | 3 | 1373.2 | 26.1 | Details |
| 27 | UCC Strategic Moves 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-01 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1149.1 | 5 | 3 | 1312.6 | 16.1 | Details |
| 28 | Uitenhage Chess Club Protea Cup 2025 (B) | Standard | 2025-01-28 | 2025-02-25 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1150.6 | 5 | 3 | 1347.6 | 20.3 | Details |
| 29 | NMBCH Trial 1 2025 (U14) | Standard | 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-15 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1150.6 | 6 | 1 | 959.3 | -22.6 | Details |
| 30 | Mzansi Interprovincial Youth Chess Championships 2024 (U12 Open Premier) | Classical | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-19 | Capricorn (LCP) | 7 | 1074.9 | 7 | 3 | 1305.4 | 36.6 | Details |
| 31 | UCC Club Champs 2024 (B) | Standard | 2024-10-08 | 2024-11-05 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1101.8 | 5 | 1.5 | 976 | -13.5 | Details |
| 32 | NMBCU Closed 2024 (U12) | Standard | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-21 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1104.6 | 6 | 1 | 992.6 | -13.6 | Details |
| 33 | 2024 UCC Mind Over Board (B) | Classical | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-01 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1104.6 | 4 | 2 | 1238.5 | 12.2 | Details |
| 34 | NMBCU Trial 5 2024 (U12) | Standard | 2024-08-16 | 2024-08-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1165.8 | 5 | 1.5 | 1043.4 | -11.3 | Details |
| 35 | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | Rapid | 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-06 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1165.8 | 5 | 0 | 770 | -19.5 | Details |
| 36 | NMBCU Trials 4 2024 (U12) | Standard | 2024-07-12 | 2024-07-13 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1160.2 | 6 | 3 | 1185.7 | 2.8 | Details |
| 37 | NMBCU Trial 3 2024 (U12) | Standard | 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-11 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1162.9 | 6 | 2 | 1153.8 | -1.3 | Details |
| 38 | NMBCU Trials 2 2024 (U12) | Standard | 2024-04-12 | 2024-04-13 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1151.9 | 6 | 3 | 1198.7 | 5.5 | Details |
| 39 | NMBCU Trials 1 2024 (U12) | Standard | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-16 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1200 | 5 | 1 | 946 | -24.1 | Details |
Game statistics ( )
| Games | 6 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Black | 3 |
| White wins | 1 |
| Black wins | 1 |
| Score | 2 |
| Percent | 33.3 |
| Dp | -141.7 |
| AOR | 1374.7 |
| Performance | 1233 |
Game statistics ()
| Games | 72 |
| Wins | 38 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Losses | 32 |
| White | 34 |
| Black | 38 |
| White wins | 19 |
| Black wins | 19 |
| Score | 39 |
| Percent | 54.2 |
| Dp | 35.4 |
| AOR | 1368 |
| Performance | 1403.5 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 219 |
| Wins | 92 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Losses | 121 |
| White | 108 |
| Black | 111 |
| White wins | 47 |
| Black wins | 45 |
| Score | 95 |
| Percent | 43.4 |
| Dp | -56.3 |
| AOR | 1309.8 |
| Performance | 1253.5 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 4934 |
| Gender | 4086 |
| Age group | 660 |
| Gender/Age | 482 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 506 |
| Gender | 424 |
| Age group | 70 |
| Gender/Age | 47 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 174 |
| Gender | 152 |
| Age group | 20 |
| Gender/Age | 13 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 4095 |
| Gender | 3390 |
| Age group | 535 |
| Gender/Age | 380 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 431 |
| Gender | 360 |
| Age group | 63 |
| Gender/Age | 43 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 144 |
| Gender | 123 |
| Age group | 19 |
| Gender/Age | 12 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 1711 |
| Gender | 1441 |
| Age group | 330 |
| Gender/Age | 248 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 138 |
| Gender | 119 |
| Age group | 21 |
| Gender/Age | 14 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 39 |
| Gender | 37 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 464 |
| Gender | 430 |
| Age group | 31 |
| Gender/Age | 25 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 55 |
| Gender | 51 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 31 |
| Gender | 28 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 6 |
| Score | 2 |
| Percent | 33.3 |
| Aor | 1374.7 |
| Dp | -141.7 |
| Prat | 1233 |
Performance ()
| Games | 72 |
| Score | 39 |
| Percent | 54.2 |
| Aor | 1368 |
| Dp | 35.4 |
| Prat | 1403.5 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 81 |
| Score | 44 |
| Percent | 54.3 |
| Aor | 1357.4 |
| Dp | 36.7 |
| Prat | 1394.1 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 219 |
| Score | 95 |
| Percent | 43.4 |
| Aor | 1309.8 |
| Dp | -56.3 |
| Prat | 1253.5 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Ntsilatana, Y (Yothando) | 6 | 3 | 3 | NMBCU Trials 4 2024 (U12) | NMBCU Trials 5 2026 (U14) | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Swartz, JZ (Jane Zavier) | 6 | 3 | 3 | NMBCH Trial 1 2025 (U14) | Uitenhage Chess Club President Cup 2026 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Sonti, K (Khwezi) | 6 | 4 | 2 | NMBCU Trials 2 2024 (U12) | 2026 NMBCU Trials 4 (U14) | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Bester, T (Thomas) | 6 | 3 | 3 | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | UCC Rapid #2 March 2026 | Details |
| Overall | 5 | Coetzer, H (Hanroux) | 6 | 2 | 4 | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | Eastern Cape Open 2026 (U8-U14 Boys) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Sonti, K (Khwezi) | 6 | 4 | 2 | NMBCU Trials 2 2024 (U12) | 2026 NMBCU Trials 4 (U14) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Ntsilatana, Y (Yothando) | 6 | 3 | 3 | NMBCU Trials 4 2024 (U12) | NMBCU Trials 5 2026 (U14) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Swartz, JZ (Jane Zavier) | 5 | 2 | 3 | NMBCH Trial 1 2025 (U14) | Uitenhage Chess Club President Cup 2026 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Adams, C (Ciara) | 4 | 2 | 2 | NMBCU Trials 1 2024 (U12) | NMBCU Trials 5 2026 (U14) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | Van Greunen, M (Melaney) | 4 | 2 | 2 | Uitenhage Chess Club Protea Cup 2025 (B) | NMBCU Closed 2025 (U14) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Bester, T (Thomas) | 4 | 3 | 1 | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | UCC Rapid #2 March 2026 | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Verwey, M (Malan) | 3 | 1 | 2 | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Daku, M (Melikhaya) | 2 | 1 | 1 | UCC Rapid March 2026 | UCC Rapid #2 March 2026 | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Smile, O (Osakhe) | 2 | 1 | 1 | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Coetzer, H (Hanroux) | 2 | 0 | 2 | UCC Blitz July 2024 (B) | UCC Rapid Mar/Apr 2025 | Details |