Prepare against Nathan Berthelot
France · World #30,203 classical · FIDE ID 658766
When preparing against Nathan Berthelot, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 44 games by Nathan Berthelot, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nathan Berthelot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathan Berthelot 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 | 1,984 | 2,034 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,019 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,962 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 3 | 26 | 34.1% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathan Berthelot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathan Berthelot's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 28.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 28.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Berthelot usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Berthelot usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Berthelot usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Berthelot usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
Nathan Berthelot's chess games
All 44 games by Nathan Berthelot in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 15 wins, 3 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Remi Deschamps | 2,107 | chT2-FRA 0910 | B70 |
| Dec 2008 | Patrice Torres | 2,047 | Mont de Marsan Open | E91 |
| Jul 2005 | Jeremie Lefebvre | 1,912 | 4th Condom Open | B31 |
| Jan 2008 | Mark Saunders | 1,812 | Condom Open | C63 |
| Feb 2009 | Taiwan Bandan | 1,710 | chT4-FRA 0809 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Condom Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,932 |
| 10th Condom Open | 2010 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,944 |
| 3rd Condom Open | 2004 | 4 | 3 | – |
| 3rd Ouest Toulousain Open B | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 1,505 |
| 4th Ouest Toulousain Open A | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,694 |
| El Ksiba Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,889 |
| chT4-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 2 | 2 | 2,095 |
| Condom Open A 11th | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathan Berthelot's chess games?
44 games by Nathan Berthelot, from Oct 2006 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 Berthelot has played.
What does Nathan Berthelot play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Nathan Berthelot opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathan Berthelot answers 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Nathan Berthelot play as White?
As White, Nathan Berthelot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathan Berthelot play as Black?
As Black, Nathan Berthelot most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nathan Berthelot's FIDE rating?
Nathan Berthelot is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Nathan Berthelot played?
Our database contains 44 games by Nathan Berthelot, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 3 draws, 26 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathan Berthelot?
44 games by Nathan Berthelot 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.