Prepare against Natalia Straub
WGM · DEU · World #13,458 classical · FIDE ID 14102757
Our database contains 655 games by Natalia Straub, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Natalia Straub's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natalia Straub 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 | 2,123 | 2,344 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 655 | 219 | 248 | 188 | 33.4% |
| As White | 322 | 131 | 108 | 83 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 333 | 88 | 140 | 105 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natalia Straub's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natalia Straub's side.
First moves as White (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 312 | 96.9% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Straub usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Straub usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Straub usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Straub usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Straub usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 124 | 65.3% | 47.2% |
| g6 | 30 | 15.8% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 26 | 13.7% | 48.1% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 84.9% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Natalia Straub's chess games
All 655 games by Natalia Straub in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 219 wins, 248 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 59 | 20/21/18 | 33.9% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 50 | 25/17/8 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 7/18/13 | 18.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 16/9/11 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 7/13/10 | 23.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 1/11/1 | 7.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Tomasz Markowski | 2,515 | Groningen Open | A36 |
| Sep 2003 | Keith C Arkell | 2,513 | 12th Monarch Assurance | A53 |
| Feb 2003 | Cyril Marcelin | 2,503 | 19th Cappelle Open | C07 |
| May 2002 | Mihail Saltaev | 2,487 | Julian Borowski-C 4th | C10 |
| May 2004 | Irina Krush | 2,465 | ACP Blitz 1st w | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG w | 2000 | 21 | 11 | 2,420 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 1994 | 20 | 13 | 2,296 |
| ch-GER w | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,199 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 1994 | 18 | 13 | 2,395 |
| Frydek Mistek w | 1997 | 18 | 11 | 2,341 |
| Dresden w | 2000 | 18 | 9 | 2,264 |
| Athens Acropolis Open w | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 2,353 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 1995 | 13 | 7 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natalia Straub's chess games?
655 games by Natalia Straub, from Apr 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 Natalia Straub has played.
What does Natalia Straub play on the first move as White?
Across 322 games with White in our database, Natalia Straub opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natalia Straub answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Natalia Straub play as White?
As White, Natalia Straub's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (59 games, 33.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (50 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 322 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natalia Straub play as Black?
As Black, Natalia Straub most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (38 games, 18.4% win rate); Modern Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Natalia Straub's FIDE rating?
Natalia Straub is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Natalia Straub played?
Our database contains 655 games by Natalia Straub, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 219 wins, 248 draws, 188 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natalia Straub?
655 games by Natalia Straub 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.