Prepare against Banda Natalie Katlo
WFM · BWA · World #36,530 classical · FIDE ID 11315075
When preparing against Banda Natalie Katlo, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Banda Natalie Katlo, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Banda Natalie Katlo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Banda Natalie Katlo 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 | 1,952 | 2,000 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,735 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,882 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Banda Natalie Katlo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Banda Natalie Katlo's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Katlo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Katlo usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Katlo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Banda Natalie Katlo's chess games
All 30 games by Banda Natalie Katlo in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Sep 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Sara Herman | 1,906 | Doug Eckert Classic 2026 | E09 |
| Feb 2026 | Kenneth Fee | 1,865 | Doug Eckert Classic 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Thapelo Francis | 1,739 | 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | A40 |
| Sep 2026 | Rinesa Saraci | 1,729 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D01 |
| Jul 2026 | Kgomotso Ndachipiwa | 1,681 | 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,943 |
| 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,891 |
| Doug Eckert Classic 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,007 |
| UMB Bank Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,061 |
| ch-Africa Women 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,528 |
| Olympiad Women 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Banda Natalie Katlo's chess games?
30 games by Banda Natalie Katlo, from Mar 2018 to Sep 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 Banda Natalie Katlo has played.
What does Banda Natalie Katlo play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Banda Natalie Katlo opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Banda Natalie Katlo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Banda Natalie Katlo play as White?
As White, Banda Natalie Katlo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Banda Natalie Katlo play as Black?
As Black, Banda Natalie Katlo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Banda Natalie Katlo's FIDE rating?
Banda Natalie Katlo is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Banda Natalie Katlo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Banda Natalie Katlo, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Banda Natalie Katlo?
30 games by Banda Natalie Katlo 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.