Prepare against Matthias Nattermueller
DEU · World #38,536 classical · FIDE ID 24607223
Our database contains 116 games by Matthias Nattermueller, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Nattermueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias 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 | 1,942 | 2,144 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 44 | 16 | 56 | 37.9% |
| As White | 58 | 27 | 5 | 26 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 58 | 17 | 11 | 30 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Nattermueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Nattermueller's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 84.5% | 51.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 8.6% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.9% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Nattermueller usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Nattermueller usually continues Bg5 (63.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Nattermueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nattermueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Nattermueller usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Nattermueller usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Matthias Nattermueller's chess games
All 116 games by Matthias Nattermueller in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 44 wins, 16 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Karl-Heinz Huettemann | 2,141 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0405 | A22 |
| Jan 2005 | Ulf Gohla | 2,134 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0405 | D45 |
| Apr 2013 | Norbert Wagner | 2,061 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | D00 |
| Dec 2004 | Peter Klatt | 2,030 | Unna Open | A42 |
| Nov 2013 | Mohamed Borjini | 2,015 | NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,058 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,791 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK3 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,797 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,776 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,073 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 2 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 7 | 2,168 |
| Unna Open | 2008 | 8 | 1 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Nattermueller's chess games?
116 games by Matthias Nattermueller, from Jan 2004 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 Matthias Nattermueller has played.
What does Matthias Nattermueller play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Matthias Nattermueller opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Nattermueller answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (61% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Matthias Nattermueller play as White?
As White, Matthias Nattermueller's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Nattermueller play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Nattermueller most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Matthias Nattermueller's FIDE rating?
Matthias Nattermueller is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Matthias Nattermueller played?
Our database contains 116 games by Matthias Nattermueller, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 16 draws, 56 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Nattermueller?
116 games by Matthias 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.