Prepare against Ivo Nurk
Finland · World #20,570 classical · FIDE ID 502499
When preparing against Ivo Nurk, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ivo Nurk, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivo Nurk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivo Nurk 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 | 2,052 | 2,167 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,094 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 22.0% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivo Nurk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivo Nurk's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Nurk usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nurk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Nurk usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Ivo Nurk's chess games
All 41 games by Ivo Nurk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Risto Tuominen | 2,303 | chT-FIN 1617 | D11 |
| Mar 2016 | Kimmo Karvinen | 2,100 | chT-FIN1B 1516 | A48 |
| Jan 2019 | Seppo Aakio | 2,054 | chT1A-FIN 1819 | D05 |
| Mar 2007 | Perttu Anttila | 2,011 | chT1A-FIN 0607 | D14 |
| Nov 2022 | Juha Piho | 1,992 | chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 2 | 1,993 |
| chT-FIN 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 2 | 2,001 |
| chT-FIN1B 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| chT1A-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| chT-FIN 1 Gp1 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,919 |
| chT1A-FIN 0607 | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivo Nurk's chess games?
41 games by Ivo Nurk, from Apr 2008 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 Ivo Nurk has played.
What does Ivo Nurk play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ivo Nurk opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivo Nurk answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivo Nurk play as White?
As White, Ivo Nurk's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivo Nurk play as Black?
As Black, Ivo Nurk most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ivo Nurk's FIDE rating?
Ivo Nurk is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Ivo Nurk played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ivo Nurk, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivo Nurk?
41 games by Ivo Nurk 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.