Prepare against Nathan Mintz
United States · World #97,379 classical · FIDE ID 30995540
When preparing against Nathan Mintz, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Nathan Mintz, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nathan Mintz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathan Mintz 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 | 1,737 | 1,785 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,577 | 1,613 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,639 | 1,639 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 22 | 5 | 34 | 36.1% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathan Mintz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathan Mintz's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 75.0% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 21.9% | 14.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mintz usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Mintz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Mintz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 14.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Mintz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Mintz usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …a6 (14% of these games) — Mintz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Nathan Mintz's chess games
All 61 games by Nathan Mintz in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Dara Murphy | 1,888 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B94 |
| Jul 2026 | Leo Daniel Olivera Jackson | 1,878 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | D78 |
| Jul 2026 | Gireada,Lucas | 1,853 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | D86 |
| Jul 2026 | Jiri Svetly | 1,844 | FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | E71 |
| Jul 2026 | Tobias Bartak | 1,812 | FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,709 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,700 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,747 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,708 |
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,805 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,701 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,729 |
| XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Sub-1799 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathan Mintz's chess games?
61 games by Nathan Mintz, from Aug 2022 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 Nathan Mintz has played.
What does Nathan Mintz play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Nathan Mintz opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathan Mintz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nathan Mintz play as White?
As White, Nathan Mintz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathan Mintz play as Black?
As Black, Nathan Mintz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Nathan Mintz's FIDE rating?
Nathan Mintz is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,577 in rapid and 1,639 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nathan Mintz played?
Our database contains 61 games by Nathan Mintz, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 34 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathan Mintz?
61 games by Nathan Mintz 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.