Prepare against Dinah M Norman
WCM · United Kingdom · World #85,848 classical · FIDE ID 402621
When preparing against Dinah M Norman, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 6.9% over 29 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Dinah M Norman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dinah M Norman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dinah M Norman 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 | 1,771 | 2,022 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 65 | 224 | 93 | 17.0% |
| As White | 189 | 41 | 110 | 38 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 193 | 24 | 114 | 55 | 12.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dinah M Norman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dinah M Norman's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 158 | 83.6% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 23 | 12.2% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.2% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Norman usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Norman usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Norman usually continues e4 (55.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Norman usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Norman usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Norman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 61 | 63.5% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 27 | 28.1% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 94.5% | 41.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Dinah M Norman's chess games
All 382 games by Dinah M Norman 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: 65 wins, 224 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 33 | 7/19/7 | 21.2% |
| D05 | Colle System | 25 | 9/14/2 | 36.0% |
| A48 | London System | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 3/12/2 | 17.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/9/0 | 10.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 29 | 2/21/6 | 6.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 25 | 7/15/3 | 28.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 24 | 3/12/9 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 2/15/3 | 10.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1970 | Jonathan Berry | 2,088 | Canadian Open | A14 |
| Jul 1984 | Rani Hamid | 2,050 | London Robert Silk w | B01 |
| Nov 2013 | Slobodan Krstic | 2,027 | 23rd Wch Seniors | A48 |
| Nov 2018 | Tamari Khmiadashvili | 2,010 | Wch Seniors 65 28th w | A14 |
| Nov 2013 | Jorge Cao | 1,990 | 23rd Wch Seniors | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Holiday Open | 2011 | 24 | 14.5 | 1,666 |
| Olympiad w-04 | 1969 | 14 | 6 | – |
| Wch Seniors 65 28th w | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,867 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,001 |
| Beacon Seniors Open | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,753 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,740 |
| 10th chT-EU Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,868 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major J | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dinah M Norman's chess games?
382 games by Dinah M Norman, 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 Dinah M Norman has played.
What does Dinah M Norman play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Dinah M Norman opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dinah M Norman answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dinah M Norman play as White?
As White, Dinah M Norman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Colle System (25 games, 36.0% win rate); London System (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dinah M Norman play as Black?
As Black, Dinah M Norman most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 6.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (24 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Dinah M Norman's FIDE rating?
Dinah M Norman is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Dinah M Norman played?
Our database contains 382 games by Dinah M Norman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 224 draws, 93 losses (17.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dinah M Norman?
382 games by Dinah M Norman 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.