Prepare against Ethan Norris
United Kingdom · World #16,040 classical · FIDE ID 343403409
Our database contains 55 games by Ethan Norris, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ethan Norris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan 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 | 2,095 | 2,101 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,103 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 2,067 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 23 | 10 | 22 | 41.8% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan Norris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan Norris's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 46.4% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Norris usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Norris usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Norris usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Norris usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Norris usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Norris usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Ethan Norris's chess games
All 55 games by Ethan Norris in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Aug 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Araz Basim Mohammed Al Saffar | 2,390 | UK Blitz Open Final | D36 |
| Dec 2023 | Daniel Kozusek | 2,365 | UK Blitz Open Final | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Bonatti,W | 2,295 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | B23 |
| Feb 2026 | Kameron Grose | 2,081 | 49th Blackpool Conference | E12 |
| Feb 2026 | Michael Green | 2,072 | 49th Blackpool Conference | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Blitz Open Final | 2023 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| Bolton Lamb Memorial | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Manchester Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,120 |
| 49th Blackpool Conference | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,331 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 2,287 |
| 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Norris's chess games?
55 games by Ethan Norris, from Sep 2023 to Aug 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 Ethan Norris has played.
What does Ethan Norris play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Ethan Norris opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Norris answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ethan Norris play as White?
As White, Ethan Norris's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan Norris play as Black?
As Black, Ethan Norris most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ethan Norris's FIDE rating?
Ethan Norris is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ethan Norris played?
Our database contains 55 games by Ethan Norris, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Norris?
55 games by Ethan 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.