Prepare against Erik Norberg
CM · Sweden · World #7,319 classical · FIDE ID 1707965
Our database contains 215 games by Erik Norberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Norberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Norberg 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 | 2,218 | 2,268 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,265 | 2,268 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,249 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 70 | 78 | 67 | 32.6% |
| As White | 109 | 41 | 45 | 23 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 106 | 29 | 33 | 44 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Norberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Norberg's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 37 | 33.9% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 33 | 30.3% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 30 | 27.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.3% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 34% of White games, 56.8% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Norberg usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Norberg usually continues Bg2 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Norberg usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Norberg usually continues Nf3 (76.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Norberg usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Norberg usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 39 | 88.6% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 38 | 82.6% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Erik Norberg's chess games
All 215 games by Erik Norberg 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: 70 wins, 78 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 73 | 18/24/31 | 24.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Pontus Carlsson | 2,578 | chT-SWE 0708 | A21 |
| Mar 2015 | Emil Hermansson | 2,435 | chT-SWE 1415 Elite | B07 |
| Feb 2008 | Erik Hedman | 2,435 | chT-SWE 0708 | A37 |
| Sep 2004 | Kezli Ong | 2,430 | Hallstahammar Open | D02 |
| Jan 2020 | Oskar Von Bahr | 2,395 | chT-SWE 1920 Superettan | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,083 |
| chB-SWE | 2006 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2005 | 12 | 8 | 2,265 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,261 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,406 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,259 |
| chT-SWE 1920 Elite | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Norberg's chess games?
215 games by Erik Norberg, 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 Erik Norberg has played.
What does Erik Norberg play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Erik Norberg opens with 1.g3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Norberg answers 1...g6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Erik Norberg play as White?
As White, Erik Norberg's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (22 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Norberg play as Black?
As Black, Erik Norberg most often plays: Modern Defense (73 games, 24.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Erik Norberg's FIDE rating?
Erik Norberg is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,265 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (May 2015).
How many games has Erik Norberg played?
Our database contains 215 games by Erik Norberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 78 draws, 67 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Norberg?
215 games by Erik Norberg 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.