Prepare against Norbert Blum

DEU · World #99,918 classical · FIDE ID 16272790

When preparing against Norbert Blum, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 26.7% over 15 games.

Our database contains 80 games by Norbert Blum, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Blum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Blum 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Blum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Blum's side.

First moves as White (38 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.7% score
  • …c5 (41% of these games) — Blum usually continues c3 (56.7% score)
  • …e5 (19% of these games) — Blum usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …c6 (14% of these games) — Blum usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
• 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
  • …e5 (100% of these games) — Blum usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)

Norbert Blum's chess games

All 80 games by Norbert Blum in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 22 wins, 33 draws, 25 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Norbert Blum's chess games?

80 games by Norbert Blum, from Jun 2019 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 Norbert Blum has played.

What does Norbert Blum play on the first move as White?

Across 38 games with White in our database, Norbert Blum opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Blum answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...Na6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Norbert Blum play as White?

As White, Norbert Blum's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Norbert Blum play as Black?

As Black, Norbert Blum most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.

What is Norbert Blum's FIDE rating?

Norbert Blum is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Apr 2025).

How many games has Norbert Blum played?

Our database contains 80 games by Norbert Blum, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 33 draws, 25 losses (27.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Norbert Blum?

80 games by Norbert Blum 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.

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