Prepare against Nathaniel Mullodzhanov
United States · World #9,552 classical · FIDE ID 30961580
When preparing against Nathaniel Mullodzhanov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 44.7% over 47 games.
Our database contains 688 games by Nathaniel Mullodzhanov, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nathaniel Mullodzhanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathaniel Mullodzhanov 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 | 2,178 | 2,178 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,195 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,948 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 688 | 339 | 54 | 295 | 49.3% |
| As White | 345 | 195 | 26 | 124 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 343 | 144 | 28 | 171 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathaniel Mullodzhanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathaniel Mullodzhanov's side.
First moves as White (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 345 | 100.0% | 60.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Mullodzhanov usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mullodzhanov usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mullodzhanov usually continues Nc3 (63.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 69.8% | 48.2% |
| c6 | 48 | 30.2% | 30.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 99.1% | 45.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Nathaniel Mullodzhanov's chess games
All 688 games by Nathaniel Mullodzhanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - Sep 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: 339 wins, 54 draws, 295 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 50 | 29/1/20 | 58.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 26/3/18 | 55.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 41 | 20/6/15 | 48.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 29 | 13/2/14 | 44.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 19/1/9 | 65.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 21/4/22 | 44.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 13/1/12 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,803 | Titled Tue Late | B95 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,699 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Sep 2025 | Frederik Svane | 2,651 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| May 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,631 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Aug 2025 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 647 | 344.5 | 2,284 |
| Marshall Chess Club Academy Blitz Championship | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| NY IMB President's Day | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| 13th NY Int. Super Swiss | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,165 |
| Marshall Masters 2026 | February | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,225 |
| Marshall Masters 2026 | August | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,286 |
| Marshall Masters 2026 | March | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,961 |
| Marshall Masters 2026 | January | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathaniel Mullodzhanov's chess games?
688 games by Nathaniel Mullodzhanov, from Apr 2019 to Sep 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 Nathaniel Mullodzhanov has played.
What does Nathaniel Mullodzhanov play on the first move as White?
Across 345 games with White in our database, Nathaniel Mullodzhanov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathaniel Mullodzhanov answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Nathaniel Mullodzhanov play as White?
As White, Nathaniel Mullodzhanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (50 games, 58.0% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 55.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (41 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 345 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathaniel Mullodzhanov play as Black?
As Black, Nathaniel Mullodzhanov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 44.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 343 games.
What is Nathaniel Mullodzhanov's FIDE rating?
Nathaniel Mullodzhanov is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nathaniel Mullodzhanov played?
Our database contains 688 games by Nathaniel Mullodzhanov, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 54 draws, 295 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathaniel Mullodzhanov?
688 games by Nathaniel Mullodzhanov 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.