Prepare against Irina Nattermueller
DEU · World #24,471 classical · FIDE ID 4683358
Our database contains 255 games by Irina Nattermueller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Irina Nattermueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irina Nattermueller 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 | 2,022 | 2,173 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 114 | 59 | 82 | 44.7% |
| As White | 130 | 67 | 20 | 43 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 125 | 47 | 39 | 39 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irina Nattermueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irina Nattermueller's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 99.2% | 59.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Nattermueller usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Nattermueller usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nattermueller usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nattermueller usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 98.5% | 56.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 97.1% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Irina Nattermueller's chess games
All 255 games by Irina Nattermueller 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: 114 wins, 59 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Ferdinand Unzicker | 2,283 | 9th Werther Schloss Open A | D34 |
| May 1999 | Andreas Kohnert | 2,220 | Ruhrgebiet VK4 9899 | C14 |
| Jan 2001 | Soel Kartsev | 2,214 | ch-Ruhrgebiet | B14 |
| Mar 2004 | Polina Zilberman | 2,206 | BL2 Gr1 0304 w | C16 |
| Jan 1999 | Sascha Pollmann | 2,185 | Lippstadt Turm Open | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2013 | 33 | 26 | 2,219 |
| Unna Open | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,199 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,890 |
| ch-GER w | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,037 |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 16/17 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,834 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irina Nattermueller's chess games?
255 games by Irina Nattermueller, 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 Irina Nattermueller has played.
What does Irina Nattermueller play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Irina Nattermueller opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irina Nattermueller answers 1...c5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Irina Nattermueller play as White?
As White, Irina Nattermueller's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irina Nattermueller play as Black?
As Black, Irina Nattermueller most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Irina Nattermueller's FIDE rating?
Irina Nattermueller is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Irina Nattermueller played?
Our database contains 255 games by Irina Nattermueller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 59 draws, 82 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irina Nattermueller?
255 games by Irina Nattermueller 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.