Prepare against Nathanael Spaan
NLD · World #19,738 classical · FIDE ID 1006118
When preparing against Nathanael Spaan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Nathanael Spaan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nathanael Spaan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathanael Spaan 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 | 2,059 | 2,231 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,143 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,127 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 42 | 41 | 57 | 30.0% |
| As White | 70 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 70 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathanael Spaan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathanael Spaan's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 94.3% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Spaan usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Spaan usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Spaan usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Spaan usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Spaan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Spaan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 95.3% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
Nathanael Spaan's chess games
All 140 games by Nathanael Spaan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 41 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Nikola Karaklajic | 2,366 | Budapest FS10 IM-A | C54 |
| Apr 2012 | Kim Le Quang | 2,326 | chT-BEL 1112 | B45 |
| Oct 2011 | Michael Coenen | 2,326 | chT-BEL 1112 | B90 |
| Apr 2016 | Norbert Coenen | 2,300 | chT-BEL 1516 | B50 |
| Sep 2013 | Fabrice Wantiez | 2,279 | chT-BEL 1314 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,129 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-A | 2000 | 10 | 3 | 2,128 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| 8th Trieste Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,218 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
| chT-BEL 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathanael Spaan's chess games?
140 games by Nathanael Spaan, from Apr 2003 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 Spaan has played.
What does Nathanael Spaan play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Nathanael Spaan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathanael Spaan answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Nathanael Spaan play as White?
As White, Nathanael Spaan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathanael Spaan play as Black?
As Black, Nathanael Spaan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Nathanael Spaan's FIDE rating?
Nathanael Spaan is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Nathanael Spaan played?
Our database contains 140 games by Nathanael Spaan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 41 draws, 57 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathanael Spaan?
140 games by Nathanael Spaan 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.