Prepare against Damian C Norris
FM · Fiji · World #52,050 classical · FIDE ID 11400048
Our database contains 126 games by Damian C Norris, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damian C Norris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian C Norris 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 | 1,885 | 2,195 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,992 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 50 | 18 | 57 | 39.7% |
| As White | 59 | 25 | 9 | 24 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 25 | 9 | 33 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian C Norris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian C Norris's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 64.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 32.2% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Norris usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Norris usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Norris usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Norris usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Norris usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Norris usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 87.5% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 20.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
Damian C Norris's chess games
All 126 games by Damian C Norris 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: 50 wins, 18 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D67 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Janis Klovans | 2,360 | Adelaide Open | B82 |
| Jan 1993 | Tim Reilly | 2,350 | Jakarta zt | B07 |
| Dec 1994 | Martin Guevara | 2,335 | Olympiad-31 | B33 |
| Jan 1995 | Brian Jones | 2,280 | ch-AUS | E31 |
| Dec 1994 | John Hutcheson | 2,255 | Olympiad-31 | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania zt | 2009 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,906 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,438 |
| Genting zt | 1995 | 11 | 4 | 2,177 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,142 |
| Jakarta zt | 1993 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-AUS | 1995 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| Sydney Open | 1992 | 10 | 6 | 2,384 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian C Norris's chess games?
126 games by Damian C Norris, 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 Damian C Norris has played.
What does Damian C Norris play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Damian C Norris opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian C Norris answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games).
What openings does Damian C Norris play as White?
As White, Damian C Norris's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian C Norris play as Black?
As Black, Damian C Norris most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Damian C Norris's FIDE rating?
Damian C Norris is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Damian C Norris played?
Our database contains 126 games by Damian C Norris, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 18 draws, 57 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian C Norris?
126 games by Damian C Norris 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.