Nataša Richterová (Naty139)
Title: Woman International Master (WIM)
Meet Nataša Richterová, a crafty chess virtuoso known on the boards as Naty139. With a FIDE title of Woman International Master in her trophy case, she’s proven herself a formidable presence in the chess world, combining skill, strategy, and a dash of tenacity.
Playing Style & Strengths
Nataša plays with an impressive mix of patience and tactical sharpness—her games often stretch deep into complex endgames, showing off her remarkable endurance and strategic foresight. With an average moves per win topping over 78 moves and an endgame frequency nearing 90%, she’s the marathon runner of the chessboard, ready to outlast even the toughest opponents.
Her comeback rate is a jaw-dropping 77%—because giving up simply isn’t in her vocabulary—and she maintains a healthy winning attitude even after losing a piece, winning nearly half of such games. Early resignations are almost non-existent, proving her fighting spirit.
Ratings & Records
Blitz is her playground, where she peaked at a blazing 2338 rating in late 2021. Bullet games tell a similar story, peaking at 2226 in early 2022. Don’t be fooled by how fast the clock ticks here—Naty139 thrives under pressure with over 3750 wins in bullet chess alone!
When playing with the white pieces, she boasts a solid 52% win rate, and doesn’t shy away from battles as black, winning close to 48% of her games. Weekends and midweek alike, she’s got a steady win rate, with a curious spike in the early morning hours—apparently, 5 AM is prime thinking time for this chess pro.
Memorable Moments & Recent Matches
Among her most recent triumphs, Naty139 skillfully claimed victory in a riveting blitz encounter against "naka_thanh" by resignation, showcasing her mastery of the lesser-known but delightfully sneaky Clemenz Opening.
Not immune to ups and downs, she recently faced tough battles featuring the Kings Indian Attack Yugoslav Variation, where time slipped away in a couple of games. But hey, even grandmasters have their “off” days — and come back stronger for it!
Opponent Highlights
With a sprawling network of opponents, ranging from casual enthusiasts to fierce competitors, Nataša has crafted a remarkable 50%+ win rate against players rated both higher and lower, proving that on her day, she can topple chess giants and humble the underdogs alike.
Off the Board
While facts and stats offer a glimpse, the true essence of Nataša Richterová is her relentless drive and heartfelt love for chess. A player who respects both game and opponent, she’s known for turning stressful moments into learning experiences—often with a smile and a quick pawn move.
In short: if you find yourself seated across Naty139, brace yourself—this WIM brings fire, finesse, and a stubborn streak that guarantees you’ll never get an easy win!
Feedback for Nataša Richterová
Dear Nataša,
You've demonstrated strong fundamentals and solid game management in your recent performances. Your opening choices, especially favoring flexible setups like the King's Indian Attack and Fianchetto systems, have allowed you to enter middlegame positions with good piece activity and structural integrity.
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: You consistently develop pieces harmoniously and castle promptly, which secures your king safely. Your understanding in subtle positional struggles, such as controlling key squares in the center and using your bishops actively, is commendable.
- Endgame Technique: In several wins, your technique with rook and minor piece endgames was precise, converting small advantages effectively. Your patience and calculation in these phases are progressing well.
- Playing Calm Under Time Pressure: Many games show you managing under challenging clock conditions without rushing critical decisions, which is a key skill.
Areas for Improvement
- Time Management: In some losses, you lost on time or faced time-induced errors. Try practicing with increment time controls to better balance speed and accuracy, especially in complex positions.
- Tactical Awareness: A few games indicated some missed tactical opportunities or oversights, particularly in middle games where exchanges could have favored you. Incorporating daily tactical puzzles could sharpen your pattern recognition and calculation.
- Defensive Play and Counter-Strategies: When facing aggressive lines from opponents, proactively identifying threats early and formulating counterplay will enhance resilience. Reviewing your losses to identify moments where defense could be consolidated may be beneficial.
Specific Recommendations
- Continue deepening your grasp of your favorite openings by studying key thematic plans and common endgame transitions.
- Analyze losses with an engine or coach to understand critical turning points, focusing on tactical accuracy and time use.
- Review master games in your preferred lines to see how top players manage complications and switch between attack and defense.
- Consider training endgames more intensively, as this will increase your confidence in converting material and positional advantages.
Keep up the steady progress and enthusiasm — your recent victories show that you are on the right path. With focused practice on the areas highlighted, your skill and rating will continue to climb.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| joelittl | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| junomaria | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| squeegeemyluigi | 4W / 0L / 0D | |
| super-wingwing | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| linconmendes | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| vaccidents | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| leo | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| walokk | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| dmytry40 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| omavision | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Process_Chess | 18W / 3L / 9D | |
| heart_of_chess2018 | 16W / 7L / 0D | |
| chesstrixz1978 | 8W / 13L / 2D | |
| aviorgaravani | 14W / 5L / 1D | |
| lvrrr1 | 12W / 6L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1987 | 2156 | ||
| 2024 | 1965 | |||
| 2023 | 2082 | 2203 | 2037 | |
| 2022 | 2048 | 2154 | ||
| 2021 | 2162 | 2296 | ||
| 2020 | 2272 | |||
| 2019 | 1987 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53W / 46L / 2D | 47W / 43L / 7D | 81.3 |
| 2024 | 193W / 154L / 27D | 168W / 184L / 21D | 80.1 |
| 2023 | 1162W / 934L / 105D | 1093W / 1027L / 119D | 81.3 |
| 2022 | 609W / 513L / 57D | 566W / 528L / 62D | 80.0 |
| 2021 | 24W / 16L / 2D | 15W / 22L / 5D | 90.6 |
| 2020 | 11W / 4L / 1D | 9W / 5L / 1D | 78.1 |
| 2019 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 85.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhine Defense | 1340 | 661 | 596 | 83 | 49.3% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 762 | 410 | 316 | 36 | 53.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 682 | 361 | 294 | 27 | 52.9% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 627 | 334 | 260 | 33 | 53.3% |
| King's Indian Attack | 375 | 221 | 138 | 16 | 58.9% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 209 | 113 | 88 | 8 | 54.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 187 | 88 | 92 | 7 | 47.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 178 | 88 | 84 | 6 | 49.4% |
| Budapest: 3...Ng4 4.e3 | 170 | 78 | 75 | 17 | 45.9% |
| Budapest: 3.d5 | 160 | 97 | 57 | 6 | 60.6% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhine Defense | 62 | 28 | 30 | 4 | 45.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 29.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Alekhine Variation | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 30.8% |
| Budapest: 3...Ng4 4.e3 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 30.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 1 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |