Prepare against Nathanael Poysti
DEU · World #10,328 classical · FIDE ID 24622133
When preparing against Nathanael Poysti, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 277 games by Nathanael Poysti, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nathanael Poysti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathanael Poysti 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 | 2,165 | 2,244 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,051 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,173 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 88 | 89 | 100 | 31.8% |
| As White | 138 | 47 | 41 | 50 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 139 | 41 | 48 | 50 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathanael Poysti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathanael Poysti's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 87 | 63.0% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 27 | 19.6% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 10.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.1% | 21.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 48.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Poysti usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Poysti usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Poysti usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Poysti usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Poysti usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Poysti usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 56.3% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 11 | 17.2% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 17.2% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 80.9% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.1% | 66.7% |
Nathanael Poysti's chess games
All 277 games by Nathanael Poysti in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 88 wins, 89 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 11/10/10 | 35.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,585 | 4th Innsbruck Open | D36 |
| Apr 2022 | Egor Bogdanov | 2,426 | 1st Chania Theodorakis Memorial | C28 |
| Feb 2024 | Bhattacherjee Aayush | 2,410 | Kragero Open | A34 |
| Jan 2020 | Aref Vasli | 2,391 | Lisbon Portugal Open | A04 |
| Jul 2020 | Aleksander Czerwonski | 2,362 | 3rd Bohumin Open | D24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,104 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 2,238 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 2,040 |
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,182 |
| Fagernes Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,020 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathanael Poysti's chess games?
277 games by Nathanael Poysti, from Jul 2005 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 Nathanael Poysti has played.
What does Nathanael Poysti play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Nathanael Poysti opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathanael Poysti answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Nathanael Poysti play as White?
As White, Nathanael Poysti's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathanael Poysti play as Black?
As Black, Nathanael Poysti most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Nathanael Poysti's FIDE rating?
Nathanael Poysti is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Nathanael Poysti played?
Our database contains 277 games by Nathanael Poysti, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 89 draws, 100 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathanael Poysti?
277 games by Nathanael Poysti 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.