Prepare against Nathan Preman
CM · Sweden · World #9,805 classical · FIDE ID 1772970
Our database contains 41 games by Nathan Preman, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nathan Preman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathan Preman 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 | 2,173 | 2,203 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,049 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,014 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 9 | 6 | 26 | 22.0% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathan Preman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathan Preman's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 26.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Preman usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Preman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Preman usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
Nathan Preman's chess games
All 41 games by Nathan Preman in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Abdulazizov,Asilbek | 2,213 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | B00 |
| Nov 2025 | Gunnar Johansson | 2,188 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | D37 |
| Jun 2026 | Sakhayi,M | 2,166 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | C55 |
| Nov 2025 | Joachim Solberg | 2,161 | Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Wu,Jonathan | 2,153 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 6.5 | 1,982 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,779 |
| Stockholm Grand Prix 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,224 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,707 |
| Paskturneringen Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathan Preman's chess games?
41 games by Nathan Preman, from Jun 2022 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 Preman has played.
What does Nathan Preman play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Nathan Preman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathan Preman answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Nathan Preman play as White?
As White, Nathan Preman's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathan Preman play as Black?
As Black, Nathan Preman most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Nathan Preman's FIDE rating?
Nathan Preman is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Nathan Preman played?
Our database contains 41 games by Nathan Preman, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathan Preman?
41 games by Nathan Preman 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.