Prepare against Johan Norberg
FM · Sweden · World #3,566 classical · FIDE ID 1707078
Our database contains 310 games by Johan Norberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan Norberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan 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 | 2,317 | 2,319 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,336 | 2,336 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,347 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 101 | 110 | 99 | 32.6% |
| As White | 149 | 47 | 62 | 40 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 161 | 54 | 48 | 59 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Norberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Norberg's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 85.2% | 52.4% |
| g3 | 17 | 11.4% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.4% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Norberg usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Norberg usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Norberg usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.g3 — 11% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Norberg usually continues Bg2 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Norberg usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Norberg usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 64 | 87.7% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 32 | 54.2% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 23 | 39.0% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Johan Norberg's chess games
All 310 games by Johan 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: 101 wins, 110 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 37 | 12/16/9 | 32.4% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 91 | 35/24/32 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,571 | — | A42 |
| Nov 2015 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,498 | chT-SWE 1516 | B06 |
| Mar 2004 | Sergey Vybornov | 2,487 | — | B06 |
| Nov 2025 | Pere Garriga Cazorla | 2,471 | TCh-SWE Elitserien | B91 |
| Mar 2004 | Rui Damaso | 2,460 | — | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U18 | 2003 | 26 | 13 | 2,138 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 25 | 16 | 2,078 |
| chB-SWE | 2011 | 21 | 8 | 2,217 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2005 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,231 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,314 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,332 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,332 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Norberg's chess games?
310 games by Johan 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 Johan Norberg has played.
What does Johan Norberg play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Johan Norberg opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Norberg answers 1...g6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Johan Norberg play as White?
As White, Johan Norberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Norberg play as Black?
As Black, Johan Norberg most often plays: Modern Defense (91 games, 38.5% win rate); Rat Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Johan Norberg's FIDE rating?
Johan Norberg is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,336 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Johan Norberg played?
Our database contains 310 games by Johan Norberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 110 draws, 99 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Norberg?
310 games by Johan 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.