Prepare against Natan Kertaev
Kazakhstan · World #53,126 classical · FIDE ID 13711555
When preparing against Natan Kertaev, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 43 games by Natan Kertaev, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Natan Kertaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natan Kertaev 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 | 1,881 | 1,946 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 1,968 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,877 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 41.9% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natan Kertaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natan Kertaev's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 68.2% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kertaev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kertaev usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kertaev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Kertaev usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Kertaev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kertaev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Natan Kertaev's chess games
All 43 games by Natan Kertaev in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Alimzhan Ayapov | 2,001 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A45 |
| Aug 2024 | Yara Allam | 1,920 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D10 |
| Aug 2024 | Temirlan Omar | 1,874 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D55 |
| Aug 2024 | Alanna Berikkyzy | 1,869 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | C02 |
| Aug 2024 | Saltanat Muratova | 1,845 | FIDE World Rapid Team | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlodar Open | 2017 | 16 | 5 | 1,730 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,049 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,833 |
| Oskemen Open 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-KAZ sf | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,999 |
| Kazakhstan Cup | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natan Kertaev's chess games?
43 games by Natan Kertaev, from Nov 2014 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 Natan Kertaev has played.
What does Natan Kertaev play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Natan Kertaev opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natan Kertaev answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Natan Kertaev play as White?
As White, Natan Kertaev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natan Kertaev play as Black?
As Black, Natan Kertaev most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Natan Kertaev's FIDE rating?
Natan Kertaev is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Natan Kertaev played?
Our database contains 43 games by Natan Kertaev, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natan Kertaev?
43 games by Natan Kertaev 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.