Prepare against Joose Norri
IM · Finland · World #7,497 classical · FIDE ID 500160
When preparing against Joose Norri, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 9.5% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,478 games by Joose Norri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joose Norri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joose Norri 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 | 2,214 | 2,426 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,262 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,252 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,478 | 642 | 451 | 384 | 43.4% |
| As White | 746 | 355 | 225 | 166 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 732 | 287 | 226 | 218 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joose Norri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joose Norri's side.
First moves as White (746 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 527 | 70.6% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 11.5% | 69.2% |
| e4 | 81 | 10.9% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 37 | 5.0% | 60.8% |
| f4 | 6 | 0.8% | 91.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Norri usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Norri usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Norri usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Norri usually continues c4 (75.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Norri usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Norri usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 204 | 55.9% | 49.5% |
| c5 | 70 | 19.2% | 67.1% |
| e6 | 57 | 15.6% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 4.9% | 69.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 57.9% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 35 | 14.9% | 41.4% |
| f5 | 30 | 12.8% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 15 | 6.4% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 13 | 5.5% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
Joose Norri's chess games
All 1,478 games by Joose Norri 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: 642 wins, 451 draws, 384 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 80 | 44/18/18 | 55.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 78 | 34/24/20 | 43.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 65 | 34/18/13 | 52.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 18/10/11 | 46.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 35 | 15/11/9 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 21/6/7 | 61.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 31 | 20/7/4 | 64.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 41 | 17/11/13 | 41.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 39 | 17/13/9 | 43.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 12/9/18 | 30.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 14/6/14 | 40.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 32 | 17/8/7 | 53.1% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 2/12/7 | 9.5% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Tomi Nyback | 2,563 | chT-FIN 0506 | D85 |
| Mar 2015 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,559 | chT-FIN 1415 | C77 |
| Jan 2003 | Maxim Novik | 2,527 | 13th Heart of Finland Open | E73 |
| Jan 1997 | Vasily Yemelin | 2,500 | St Petersburg-B | C90 |
| Jul 2012 | Alexei Gavrilov | 2,498 | 22nd Heart of Finland Open | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2023 | 247 | 133 | 2,335 |
| chT-FIN | 1995 | 66 | 35.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-Helsinki | 2005 | 61 | 43.5 | 2,402 |
| Helsinki | 2001 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,467 |
| Espoo Open | 1993 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,355 |
| Helsinki Open | 1997 | 27 | 14 | 2,371 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 23 | 15 | 2,412 |
| Helsinki We HSK Open | 2005 | 17 | 11 | 2,318 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mikael Agopov (26 games) · Kalle Kiik (25 games) · Mika Karttunen (24 games) · Petri Kekki (22 games) · Tommi Luukkonen (22 games) · Tapani Sammalvuo (19 games) · Mikael Nouro (18 games) · Tero Kokkila (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joose Norri's chess games?
1,478 games by Joose Norri, 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 Joose Norri has played.
What does Joose Norri play on the first move as White?
Across 746 games with White in our database, Joose Norri opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joose Norri answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Joose Norri play as White?
As White, Joose Norri's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (80 games, 55.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (78 games, 43.6% win rate); Indian Defense (65 games, 52.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 746 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joose Norri play as Black?
As Black, Joose Norri most often plays: Dutch Defense (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Modern Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 732 games.
What is Joose Norri's FIDE rating?
Joose Norri is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Joose Norri played?
Our database contains 1,478 games by Joose Norri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 642 wins, 451 draws, 384 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joose Norri?
1,478 games by Joose Norri 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.