Prepare against Hayley Nel

WCM · ZAF · World #55,686 classical · FIDE ID 14338688

When preparing against Hayley Nel, expect 1.c4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).

Our database contains 72 games by Hayley Nel, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hayley Nel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hayley Nel before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.

Ratings

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hayley Nel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hayley Nel's side.

First moves as White (38 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 47.6% score
  • …e6 (38% of these games) — Nel usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
  • …e5 (29% of these games) — Nel usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
  • …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Nel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 38.9% score
  • …d5 (44% of these games) — Nel usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
  • …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nel usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
  • …e6 (11% of these games) — Nel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)

Hayley Nel's chess games

All 72 games by Hayley Nel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 29 wins, 8 draws, 35 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Hayley Nel's chess games?

72 games by Hayley Nel, from Sep 2021 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Hayley Nel has played.

What does Hayley Nel play on the first move as White?

Across 38 games with White in our database, Hayley Nel opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hayley Nel answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).

What openings does Hayley Nel play as White?

As White, Hayley Nel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Hayley Nel play as Black?

As Black, Hayley Nel most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.

What is Hayley Nel's FIDE rating?

Hayley Nel is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,527 in rapid and 1,586 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Hayley Nel played?

Our database contains 72 games by Hayley Nel, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 8 draws, 35 losses (40.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Hayley Nel?

72 games by Hayley Nel reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.

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