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Hermanus Van Huyssteen
173077908Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM)Personal
Main rating
| Rating | 1499.5 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1070.1 |
| Highest | 1570.1 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 98 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1397.1 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1499.5 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1070.1 |
| Highest | 1570.1 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 97.9 |
Standard rating
| Rating | 1439.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1021.3 |
| Highest | 1537.3 (2024-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 102.6 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1383.4 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1439.9 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1021.3 |
| Highest | 1537.3 (2024-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 102.6 |
Rapid rating
| Rating | 1563.6 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1063.6 |
| Highest | 1563.6 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 98.8 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 1502.8 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1563.6 |
| K-factor | 32 |
| Floor | 1063.6 |
| Highest | 1563.6 (2026-04-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 98.8 |
Blitz rating
| Rating | 1392.1 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 892.1 |
| Highest | 1392.1 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 126.1 |
| Rating Change () | |
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| We | 0 |
| SWe | 0 |
| Temp +/- | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Weight perform | 0 |
| Final +/- | 0 |
| New Rating () | |
| Rating | 1392.1 |
| K-factor | 36 |
| Floor | 892.1 |
| Highest | 1392.1 (2026-09-01) |
| Min/Max +/- allowed | 126.1 |
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 | UCC Blitz August 2026 | Blitz | 2026-08-25 | 2026-08-25 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1499.5 | 6 | 4.5 | 1578 | 5.1 | Details |
| 2 | UCC Championship 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-07-21 | 2026-08-18 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1499.5 | 5 | 0.5 | 1274.4 | -42.8 | Details |
| 3 | Uitenhage Chess Club President Cup 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-04-07 | 2026-05-26 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1570.1 | 3 | 1 | 1233.6 | -32.8 | Details |
| 4 | UCC Rapid #2 March 2026 | Rapid | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-31 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1557.9 | 6 | 5 | 1720.3 | 12.2 | Details |
| 5 | UCC Rapid March 2026 | Rapid | 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1559.9 | 6 | 3.5 | 1525.9 | -2 | Details |
| 6 | UCC Blitz February 2026 | Blitz | 2026-02-24 | 2026-02-24 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1529.9 | 6 | 4.5 | 1647.3 | 3.8 | Details |
| 7 | UCC Protea Cup 2026 (A) | Standard | 2026-01-20 | 2026-02-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1529.9 | 4 | 3 | 1725.2 | 15 | Details |
| 8 | UCC Royal Cup 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-10-07 | 2025-11-05 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1551.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 1406.6 | -13.4 | Details |
| 9 | UCC Rapid September 2025 | Rapid | 2025-09-09 | 2025-09-23 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1553.6 | 6 | 4 | 1529.3 | -1.3 | Details |
| 10 | UCC Championship 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-19 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1562.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 1508.6 | -5.5 | Details |
| 11 | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Rapid | 2025-07-08 | 2025-07-15 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1558.4 | 6 | 4 | 1621.8 | 2.6 | Details |
| 12 | UCC Rapid May 2025 | Rapid | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1539.8 | 6 | 5 | 1745.2 | 11.6 | Details |
| 13 | UCC Presidential Cup 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-04-08 | 2025-05-06 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1533.2 | 4 | 3 | 1583.7 | 4.2 | Details |
| 14 | UCC Rapid Mar/Apr 2025 | Rapid | 2025-03-18 | 2025-04-01 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1524 | 6 | 4 | 1634.7 | 5.8 | Details |
| 15 | UCC Blitz March 2025 | Blitz | 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-11 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1519.4 | 6 | 4 | 1635.7 | 2.9 | Details |
| 16 | Uitenhage Chess Club Protea Cup 2025 (A) | Standard | 2025-01-28 | 2025-02-25 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1511.9 | 5 | 3 | 1565.3 | 4.7 | Details |
| 17 | UCC Club Champs 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-10-08 | 2024-11-05 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1525.5 | 4 | 1.5 | 1421.5 | -8.5 | Details |
| 18 | NMBCU Club League 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-07-24 | 2024-09-22 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1488 | 3 | 2 | 1611.5 | 7.3 | Details |
| 19 | UCC Royal Cup Classic July 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-07-09 | 2024-08-06 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1468.4 | 5 | 4 | 1597.5 | 12.3 | Details |
| 20 | Karen Ashworth 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-07-19 | 2024-07-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1414.2 | 6 | 4 | 1647.8 | 29.1 | Details |
| 21 | Uitenhage Chess Club Rapid June 2024 | Rapid | 2024-06-18 | 2024-07-02 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1414.2 | 6 | 4 | 1482.1 | 4.8 | Details |
| 22 | Uitenhage Chess Club Presidential Cup 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-28 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1440.5 | 4 | 1 | 1231 | -16.5 | Details |
| 23 | UCC Rapid April 2024 | Rapid | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-23 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1431 | 6 | 4 | 1462.3 | 1.9 | Details |
| 24 | UCC Blitz Tournamen March 2024 | Blitz | 2024-03-26 | 2024-04-02 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1431 | 3 | 3 | 1634.5 | 4 | Details |
| 25 | UCC Protea Cup 2024 (A) | Standard | 2024-02-20 | 2024-03-26 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1400.6 | 5 | 4 | 1583.3 | 19 | Details |
| 26 | Uitenhage Chess Club Rapid January 2024 | Rapid | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-13 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1372 | 6 | 5 | 1611.4 | 16 | Details |
| 27 | UCC Club Champs 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-10-17 | 2023-11-14 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1389.6 | 5 | 2 | 1299.9 | -9.5 | Details |
| 28 | Uitenhage Chess Club RAPID III 2023 | Rapid | 2023-08-29 | 2023-09-12 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1369.5 | 6 | 4.5 | 1571.8 | 11.1 | Details |
| 29 | Uitenhage Chess Club Grand Prix 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-08-25 | 2023-08-26 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1333.3 | 5 | 3 | 1437.2 | 6.3 | Details |
| 30 | UCC Presidential Cup 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-07-18 | 2023-08-15 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1333.3 | 5 | 3 | 1467.2 | 13.8 | Details |
| 31 | UCC Protea Cup 2023 (A) | Standard | 2023-04-14 | 2023-05-30 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 8 | 1333.9 | 7 | 3.5 | 1338.1 | -0.2 | Details |
| 32 | Youth Chess Acadamy Rapid Tournament 2023 (A) | Rapid | 2023-03-11 | 2023-03-11 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1332.9 | 5 | 2.5 | 1337.7 | 0.5 | Details |
| 33 | Uitenhage Chess Club Inaugural Rapid Tournament 2023 | Rapid | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-27 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1332.9 | 4 | 3 | 1284.5 | 0.1 | Details |
| 34 | PECC Startup Rapid 2022 | Rapid | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1335.1 | 3 | 1 | 1287.3 | -1.2 | Details |
| 35 | 2022 Nelson Mandela Bay Open (B) | Standard | 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-06 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1317.5 | 5 | 3 | 1412.2 | 9.6 | Details |
| 36 | Springbok Cup 2020 | Standard | 2020-01-24 | 2020-02-20 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1315.7 | 2 | 1 | 1341.8 | 1 | Details |
| 37 | King Cars PECC Grand Prix Third Leg 2019 | Standard | 2019-04-27 | 2019-05-04 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1284.9 | 6 | 3 | 1457.9 | 17.2 | Details |
| 38 | PECC King Cars Grand Prix Second Leg 2019 | Blitz | 2019-04-13 | 2019-04-13 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 9 | 1289.4 | 9 | 3 | 1221.4 | -2.5 | Details |
| 39 | PE Chess Club Open 2018 (A) | Standard | 2018-09-21 | 2018-09-23 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1278 | 5 | 2.5 | 1360.7 | 4 | Details |
| 40 | PECC Club Championships 2018 (C) | Standard | 2018-07-26 | 2018-08-30 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1280.7 | 5 | 2.5 | 1274.1 | -1.5 | Details |
| 41 | King Cars PECC Grand Prix Third Leg 2018 | Standard | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-24 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1253.3 | 6 | 3.5 | 1369.5 | 15.5 | Details |
| 42 | PECC - Springbok Cup 2018 | Standard | 2018-02-15 | 2018-03-22 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1259.2 | 5 | 1.5 | 1270.5 | -3.3 | Details |
| 43 | King Cars PECC Grand Prix First Leg 2018 | Standard | 2018-03-03 | 2018-03-10 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1259.2 | 6 | 3 | 1262.2 | 0.4 | Details |
| 44 | PE Chess Club February Rapid 2018 | Rapid | 2018-02-01 | 2018-02-08 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1290 | 3 | 2 | 1175.6 | 0 | Details |
| 45 | Despatch Open 2018 (A) | Standard | 2018-02-16 | 2018-02-17 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1290 | 5 | 3 | 1098.4 | -17.1 | Details |
| 46 | Pecc Club Championships 2017 (C) | Classical | 2017-08-03 | 2017-10-12 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 7 | 1174 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | -16.6 | Details |
| 47 | Pecc Club Championships Blitz | Standard | 2017-07-27 | 2017-07-27 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1279 | 5 | 3.5 | 1268 | 0 | Details |
| 48 | King Cars Pecc Grand Prix 2017 - Tournament 3 | Standard | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-02 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 6 | 1202 | 6 | 2 | 1044 | -15.9 | Details |
| 49 | Pe Chess Club Presidents Cup 2017 | Standard | 2017-05-04 | 2017-06-01 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1202 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.4 | Details |
| 50 | Springbok Cup 2017 | Standard | 2017-02-16 | 2017-02-16 | Nelson Mandela Bay (ENM) | 5 | 1249 | 2 | 1 | 1044 | 6.5 | 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 | 36 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Losses | 12 |
| White | 18 |
| Black | 18 |
| White wins | 9 |
| Black wins | 11 |
| Score | 22 |
| Percent | 61.1 |
| Dp | 94.4 |
| AOR | 1455.6 |
| Performance | 1550.1 |
Game statistics (History)
| Games | 230 |
| Wins | 126 |
| Draws | 20 |
| Losses | 84 |
| White | 118 |
| Black | 112 |
| White wins | 66 |
| Black wins | 60 |
| Score | 136 |
| Percent | 59.1 |
| Dp | 77.6 |
| AOR | 1384.8 |
| Performance | 1462.4 |
Rankings (Main)
| National | |
| Overall | 1982 |
| Gender | 1742 |
| Age group | 124 |
| Gender/Age | 124 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 218 |
| Gender | 189 |
| Age group | 6 |
| Gender/Age | 6 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 83 |
| Gender | 74 |
| Age group | 5 |
| Gender/Age | 5 |
Rankings (Standard)
| National | |
| Overall | 2542 |
| Gender | 2147 |
| Age group | 133 |
| Gender/Age | 133 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 296 |
| Gender | 249 |
| Age group | 4 |
| Gender/Age | 4 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 99 |
| Gender | 84 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
Rankings (Rapid)
| National | |
| Overall | 244 |
| Gender | 230 |
| Age group | 24 |
| Gender/Age | 24 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 19 |
| Gender | 19 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 8 |
| Gender | 8 |
| Age group | 2 |
| Gender/Age | 2 |
Rankings (Blitz)
| National | |
| Overall | 232 |
| Gender | 225 |
| Age group | 35 |
| Gender/Age | 35 |
| Provincial | |
| Overall | 21 |
| Gender | 21 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
| Regional | |
| Overall | 14 |
| Gender | 14 |
| Age group | 3 |
| Gender/Age | 3 |
Performance ( )
| Games | 0 |
| Score | 0 |
| Percent | 0 |
| Aor | 0 |
| Dp | 0 |
| Prat | 0 |
Performance ()
| Games | 36 |
| Score | 22 |
| Percent | 61.1 |
| Aor | 1455.6 |
| Dp | 94.4 |
| Prat | 1550.1 |
Performance (12 months)
| Games | 47 |
| Score | 28.5 |
| Percent | 60.6 |
| Aor | 1441.8 |
| Dp | 90.4 |
| Prat | 1532.2 |
Performance (History)
| Games | 230 |
| Score | 136 |
| Percent | 59.1 |
| Aor | 1384.8 |
| Dp | 77.6 |
| Prat | 1462.4 |
Top 5 opponents most often played
| Type | # | Opponent | Games | White | Black | First tournament | Last tournament | Details |
| Overall | 1 | Strydom, JP (Jean-Pierre) | 16 | 9 | 7 | UCC Protea Cup 2023 (A) | UCC Blitz August 2026 | Details |
| Overall | 2 | Nevin, TW (Tyler William) | 12 | 7 | 5 | Despatch Open 2018 (A) | UCC Protea Cup 2026 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 3 | Gouws, MS (Mauritz Stefanus) | 8 | 4 | 4 | UCC Presidential Cup 2023 (A) | UCC Blitz February 2026 | Details |
| Overall | 4 | Mellet, A (Andries) | 8 | 4 | 4 | PECC King Cars Grand Prix Second Leg 2019 | UCC Royal Cup Classic July 2024 (A) | Details |
| Overall | 5 | George, P (Panashe) | 6 | 2 | 4 | Uitenhage Chess Club RAPID III 2023 | UCC Championship 2026 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 1 | Nevin, TW (Tyler William) | 7 | 5 | 2 | Despatch Open 2018 (A) | UCC Protea Cup 2026 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 2 | Strydom, JP (Jean-Pierre) | 7 | 3 | 4 | UCC Protea Cup 2023 (A) | UCC Championship 2026 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 3 | Gouws, MS (Mauritz Stefanus) | 6 | 3 | 3 | UCC Presidential Cup 2023 (A) | UCC Championship 2025 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 4 | Mellet, A (Andries) | 4 | 4 | 0 | UCC Protea Cup 2023 (A) | UCC Royal Cup Classic July 2024 (A) | Details |
| Standard | 5 | George, P (Panashe) | 3 | 1 | 2 | UCC Championship 2025 (A) | UCC Championship 2026 (A) | Details |
| Rapid | 1 | Strydom, JP (Jean-Pierre) | 6 | 3 | 3 | UCC Rapid April 2024 | UCC Rapid #2 March 2026 | Details |
| Rapid | 2 | Schoeman, D (Devan) | 4 | 2 | 2 | UCC Blitz Tournamen March 2024 | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Details |
| Rapid | 3 | Schler, J (Jannei) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Uitenhage Chess Club RAPID III 2023 | Uitenhage Chess Club Rapid June 2024 | Details |
| Rapid | 4 | Nevin, TW (Tyler William) | 3 | 1 | 2 | UCC Rapid Mar/Apr 2025 | UCC Rapid July 2025 | Details |
| Rapid | 5 | Mellet, A (Andries) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Uitenhage Chess Club Rapid January 2024 | Uitenhage Chess Club Rapid June 2024 | Details |
| Blitz | 1 | Strydom, JP (Jean-Pierre) | 3 | 3 | 0 | UCC Blitz March 2025 | UCC Blitz August 2026 | Details |
| Blitz | 2 | Nevin, TW (Tyler William) | 2 | 1 | 1 | PECC King Cars Grand Prix Second Leg 2019 | UCC Blitz March 2025 | Details |