Prepare against Natasha Christiansen
WCM · United States · World #101,541 classical · FIDE ID 2024012
When preparing against Natasha Christiansen, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Natasha Christiansen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Natasha Christiansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natasha Christiansen 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 | 1,725 | 2,023 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,857 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 12.9% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natasha Christiansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natasha Christiansen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 7.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 35.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 7.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Christiansen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 8.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Natasha Christiansen's chess games
All 31 games by Natasha Christiansen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 4 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Natalia Tsodikova | 2,061 | ch-USA Seniors w | C54 |
| Nov 2023 | Alexey Root | 1,949 | ch-USA Seniors w | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA GpB | 2006 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,900 |
| Bermuda Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| BL2 SW 9394 w | 1994 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-USA Seniors w | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,071 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,677 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| Foxwoods Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,737 |
| 33rd World Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natasha Christiansen's chess games?
31 games by Natasha Christiansen, from Oct 2004 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 Natasha Christiansen has played.
What does Natasha Christiansen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Natasha Christiansen opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natasha Christiansen answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Natasha Christiansen play as White?
As White, Natasha Christiansen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natasha Christiansen play as Black?
As Black, Natasha Christiansen most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Natasha Christiansen's FIDE rating?
Natasha Christiansen is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Natasha Christiansen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Natasha Christiansen, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (12.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natasha Christiansen?
31 games by Natasha Christiansen 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.