Prepare against Nathanael Wetterau
DEU · World #30,574 classical · FIDE ID 34667288
When preparing against Nathanael Wetterau, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 35 games by Nathanael Wetterau, covering Nov 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nathanael Wetterau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathanael Wetterau 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 | 1,984 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 1,922 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,026 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 198 rated games against 150 different opponents, across 27 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 61 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 32.8% | 1,971 | 1,971 | 10 |
| Rapid | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% | 1,926 | 1,926 | 3 |
| Blitz | 101 | 40 | 9 | 52 | 39.6% | 2,072 | 2,011 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 111 | 26 | 19 | 66 | 23.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 73 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 54.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 2,025 | 1,987 |
| 2025 | 82 | 31 | 17 | 34 | 2,030 | 2,000 |
| 2024 | 87 | 34 | 16 | 37 | 2,020 | 1,991 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,878 | 1,828 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathanael Wetterau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathanael Wetterau's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Wetterau usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Wetterau usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wetterau usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wetterau usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Nathanael Wetterau's chess games
All 35 games by Nathanael Wetterau in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - Nov 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, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Fabian Walz | 2,090 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | A50 |
| Jun 2024 | Andreas Gregor Poschadel | 2,087 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Sebastian Kunze | 1,982 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | A | A15 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Grochulla | 1,902 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | A | C00 |
| Dec 2024 | Sayas Payyappat | 1,823 | Uhlenkoeper Open | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoeningen Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,946 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,137 |
| 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | A | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
| Uhlenkoeper Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,921 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,709 |
| German University Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathanael Wetterau's chess games?
35 games by Nathanael Wetterau, from Nov 2023 to Nov 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 Wetterau has played.
What does Nathanael Wetterau play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nathanael Wetterau opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathanael Wetterau answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Nathanael Wetterau play as White?
As White, Nathanael Wetterau's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathanael Wetterau play as Black?
As Black, Nathanael Wetterau most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nathanael Wetterau's FIDE rating?
Nathanael Wetterau is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Nathanael Wetterau played?
Our database contains 35 games by Nathanael Wetterau, covering Nov 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathanael Wetterau?
35 games by Nathanael Wetterau 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.