Prepare against Christoph Natsidis
FM · DEU · World #2,795 classical · FIDE ID 24601179
Our database contains 645 games by Christoph Natsidis, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christoph Natsidis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christoph Natsidis 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 | 2,347 | 2,371 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,357 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,335 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 645 | 212 | 272 | 160 | 32.9% |
| As White | 324 | 138 | 120 | 65 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 321 | 74 | 152 | 95 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christoph Natsidis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christoph Natsidis's side.
First moves as White (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 255 | 78.7% | 62.0% |
| e4 | 35 | 10.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.5% | 56.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Natsidis usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Natsidis usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Natsidis usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Natsidis usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Natsidis usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Natsidis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 72 | 49.0% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 55 | 37.4% | 43.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 6.1% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 54.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 26 | 25.2% | 40.4% |
| e6 | 19 | 18.4% | 47.4% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Christoph Natsidis's chess games
All 645 games by Christoph Natsidis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Jul 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: 212 wins, 272 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D70 | Indian Defense | 37 | 15/13/8 | 40.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 33 | 18/10/5 | 54.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 44 | 9/23/12 | 20.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 5/13/4 | 22.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,571 | Budapest FS03 GM | E46 |
| Dec 2017 | Vojtech Plat | 2,567 | ch-EU rapid | D70 |
| Aug 2017 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,548 | Panevezys GM | D32 |
| Aug 2024 | Tomas Polak | 2,514 | 25th Olomouc GM | B40 |
| Aug 2017 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,444 | Panevezys GM | D22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panevezys GM | 2017 | 18 | 8 | 2,397 |
| Liberec Open | 2007 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2011 | 13 | 9 | 2,328 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,755 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-B | 2006 | 12 | 3 | 2,066 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,363 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,189 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christoph Natsidis's chess games?
645 games by Christoph Natsidis, from Jul 2003 to Jul 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 Christoph Natsidis has played.
What does Christoph Natsidis play on the first move as White?
Across 324 games with White in our database, Christoph Natsidis opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christoph Natsidis answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Christoph Natsidis play as White?
As White, Christoph Natsidis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 324 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christoph Natsidis play as Black?
As Black, Christoph Natsidis most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 20.5% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 22.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 321 games.
What is Christoph Natsidis's FIDE rating?
Christoph Natsidis is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Christoph Natsidis played?
Our database contains 645 games by Christoph Natsidis, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 272 draws, 160 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christoph Natsidis?
645 games by Christoph Natsidis 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.