Prepare against Kseniya Norman
WFM · FIDE · World #11,395 classical · FIDE ID 13518780
When preparing against Kseniya Norman, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 42.9% over 35 games.
Our database contains 328 games by Kseniya Norman, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kseniya Norman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kseniya Norman 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 | 2,149 | 2,157 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,221 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,129 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 328 | 165 | 66 | 97 | 50.3% |
| As White | 168 | 90 | 39 | 39 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 160 | 75 | 27 | 58 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kseniya Norman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kseniya Norman's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 78.0% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 14.9% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.2% | 92.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.8% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Norman usually continues Nc3 (72.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Norman usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Norman usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Norman usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Norman usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Norman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 44.4% | 55.4% |
| g6 | 26 | 41.3% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 83.8% | 60.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 14.9% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Kseniya Norman's chess games
All 328 games by Kseniya Norman in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 165 wins, 66 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 42 | 27/7/8 | 64.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 15/7/13 | 42.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Natalija Pogonina | 2,385 | ch-RUS Rapid w 2024 | E94 |
| Jun 2025 | Juan Sebastian Melian | 2,358 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Jun 2025 | Henry Deng | 2,327 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Jun 2025 | Miroslaw Lewicki | 2,317 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Oct 2023 | Tatjana Vasilevich | 2,302 | chT-RUS Blitz w | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BLR U20 Girls | 2024 | 40 | 29 | 1,948 |
| ch-BLR w | 2023 | 31 | 20.5 | 1,835 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 30 | 14.5 | 2,254 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,129 |
| ch-BLR U18 Girls | 2024 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,709 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,383 |
| 40th Wch U20 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,171 |
| Wch U16 Girls rapid | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,821 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Varvara Poliakova (15 games) · Kseniya Zeliantsova (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kseniya Norman's chess games?
328 games by Kseniya Norman, from Jun 2017 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 Kseniya Norman has played.
What does Kseniya Norman play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Kseniya Norman opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kseniya Norman answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Kseniya Norman play as White?
As White, Kseniya Norman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (42 games, 64.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kseniya Norman play as Black?
As Black, Kseniya Norman most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Kseniya Norman's FIDE rating?
Kseniya Norman is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Kseniya Norman played?
Our database contains 328 games by Kseniya Norman, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 66 draws, 97 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kseniya Norman?
328 games by Kseniya Norman 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.