Prepare against Natasha Joubert
WCM · ZAF · World #111,553 classical · FIDE ID 14313260
When preparing against Natasha Joubert, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 38 games by Natasha Joubert, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Natasha Joubert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natasha Joubert 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 | 1,697 | 1,711 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,720 | 1,720 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,690 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 36.8% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natasha Joubert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natasha Joubert's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Joubert usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Joubert usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Joubert usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Natasha Joubert's chess games
All 38 games by Natasha Joubert in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Dehankar Mrudul | 1,620 | Wch U10 Girls | B34 |
| Dec 2019 | Momanyi Mukeira Sarah | 1,083 | ch-Africa U14 Girls | B07 |
| Dec 2019 | Mira Naidoo | 1,066 | ch-Africa U14 Girls | D00 |
| Mar 2016 | Marilene Van Den Bergh | 1,060 | ch-RSA U12 Girls | B01 |
| Mar 2016 | Dane Bouwer | 1,003 | ch-RSA U12 Girls | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U12 Girls | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,030 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,400 |
| ch-RSA U10 Girls | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,004 |
| ch-Africa U14 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,355 |
Interactive opening tree from all 38 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natasha Joubert's chess games?
38 games by Natasha Joubert, from Oct 2015 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 Joubert has played.
What does Natasha Joubert play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Natasha Joubert opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natasha Joubert answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Natasha Joubert play as White?
As White, Natasha Joubert's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natasha Joubert play as Black?
As Black, Natasha Joubert most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Natasha Joubert's FIDE rating?
Natasha Joubert is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess, 1,720 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,711 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Natasha Joubert played?
Our database contains 38 games by Natasha Joubert, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natasha Joubert?
38 games by Natasha Joubert 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.