Prepare against Nigel John Moyse
United Kingdom · World #46,387 classical · FIDE ID 802514
Our database contains 316 games by Nigel John Moyse, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nigel John Moyse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nigel John Moyse 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,907 | 2,067 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,948 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 127 | 50 | 139 | 40.2% |
| As White | 158 | 69 | 25 | 64 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 158 | 58 | 25 | 75 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nigel John Moyse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nigel John Moyse's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 86.1% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 18 | 11.4% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Moyse usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Moyse usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Moyse usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Moyse usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Moyse usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Moyse usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 39 | 54.2% | 35.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 71.7% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Nigel John Moyse's chess games
All 316 games by Nigel John Moyse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 127 wins, 50 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 40 | 11/6/23 | 27.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Cristina Foisor | 2,370 | Nereto Open | E97 |
| Jan 1991 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,370 | Sestola Open | A70 |
| Jan 1992 | Stefano De Eccher | 2,275 | Bozen Open | A81 |
| Aug 2021 | Samuel G Williams | 2,228 | chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | D10 |
| Aug 2006 | Stephen C Ledger | 2,177 | 93rd ch-GBR | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93rd ch-GBR | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,899 |
| Bozen Open | 1992 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,144 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| Rome Open | 1990 | 8 | 3 | 2,216 |
| 2nd South Wales Open | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,981 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,981 |
| Isle of Man Major Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nigel John Moyse's chess games?
316 games by Nigel John Moyse, from Apr 2003 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 Nigel John Moyse has played.
What does Nigel John Moyse play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Nigel John Moyse opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nigel John Moyse answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nigel John Moyse play as White?
As White, Nigel John Moyse's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nigel John Moyse play as Black?
As Black, Nigel John Moyse most often plays: Pirc Defense (40 games, 27.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Nigel John Moyse's FIDE rating?
Nigel John Moyse is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Nigel John Moyse played?
Our database contains 316 games by Nigel John Moyse, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 50 draws, 139 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nigel John Moyse?
316 games by Nigel John Moyse 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.