Prepare against Mikael Nouro
IM · Finland · World #4,207 classical · FIDE ID 500828
When preparing against Mikael Nouro, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 18.9% over 37 games.
Our database contains 748 games by Mikael Nouro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Nouro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Nouro 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 | 2,297 | 2,369 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 748 | 296 | 239 | 213 | 39.6% |
| As White | 372 | 159 | 113 | 100 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 376 | 137 | 126 | 113 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Nouro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Nouro's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 336 | 90.3% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 7.5% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.3% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nouro usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nouro usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nouro usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Nouro usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nouro usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Nouro usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 83 | 48.0% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 61 | 35.3% | 44.3% |
| d6 | 29 | 16.8% | 53.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 90.8% | 55.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.3% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Mikael Nouro's chess games
All 748 games by Mikael Nouro 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: 296 wins, 239 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 57 | 21/17/19 | 36.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39 | 17/12/10 | 43.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 15/6/10 | 48.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 98 | 42/24/32 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 37 | 7/19/11 | 18.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 10/17/9 | 27.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/12/7 | 38.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 10/6/0 | 62.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,561 | Joensuu We JoeSK | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Vitaly Tseshkovsky | 2,540 | 18th Politiken Cup | C24 |
| Jan 2006 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,534 | 35th Rilton Cup | E91 |
| Nov 1999 | Valery A Loginov | 2,530 | 7th Chigorin Memorial | E62 |
| Jul 1999 | Aleksei Lugovoi | 2,509 | EtVas Vantaa GM | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FIN | 2012 | 95 | 50.5 | 2,337 |
| ch-Helsinki | 1996 | 31 | 21.5 | 2,443 |
| chT-FIN | 1994 | 29 | 8.5 | 2,156 |
| Tampere Elo Taraus Open | 1998 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,303 |
| Tampere Open | 1999 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-FIN U18 | 1991 | 11 | 7 | 2,434 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,431 |
| chT-FIN 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,150 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Joose Norri (18 games) · Mika Karttunen (12 games) · Teemu Keskisarja (10 games) · Kalle Kiik (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Nouro's chess games?
748 games by Mikael Nouro, 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 Mikael Nouro has played.
What does Mikael Nouro play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Mikael Nouro opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Nouro answers 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mikael Nouro play as White?
As White, Mikael Nouro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (39 games, 43.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Nouro play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Nouro most often plays: Modern Defense (98 games, 42.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (37 games, 18.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (36 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 376 games.
What is Mikael Nouro's FIDE rating?
Mikael Nouro is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Mikael Nouro played?
Our database contains 748 games by Mikael Nouro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 296 wins, 239 draws, 213 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Nouro?
748 games by Mikael Nouro 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.