Moyse, Nigel John

Nigel John Moyse, a 68-year-old player, is rated 1890. He has held steady between 1850 and 1900 for 6 months. 46 rated games in the past year (≈8/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include V Open Chess Menorca 2026, 2025-26 4NCL Division 3 Knights Rounds 7-8, and 3rd Wells Chess Congress and 2026 West of England Championships - Open. Also played 4 rapid events (including 2026 British Rapidplay Championship) recently. He had 6 career breaks: 17 months (2001–2003), 17 months (2004–2005), 17 months (2006–2008), 23 months (2008–2010), 42 months (2010–2014) and 51 months (2014–2018). His peak of 2079 was reached at age 43 (Jan 2001); he also reached #26 nationally in Sep 2020.

Competes for Wales since Apr 2005.