Prepare against Norbert Friedrich
FM · DEU · World #11,614 classical · FIDE ID 4602102
Our database contains 800 games by Norbert Friedrich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Friedrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Friedrich 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 | 2,146 | 2,350 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 800 | 283 | 298 | 218 | 35.4% |
| As White | 400 | 161 | 153 | 85 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 400 | 122 | 145 | 133 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Friedrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Friedrich's side.
First moves as White (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 383 | 95.8% | 59.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.8% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Friedrich usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Friedrich usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Friedrich usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Friedrich usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Friedrich usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (18% of these games) — Friedrich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 159 | 93.5% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 116 | 81.1% | 43.1% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 17.5% | 46.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Norbert Friedrich's chess games
All 800 games by Norbert Friedrich 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: 283 wins, 298 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 83 | 34/28/20 | 41.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 13/12/2 | 48.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 11 | 0/9/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 89 | 18/36/35 | 20.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 87 | 30/28/29 | 34.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A11 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,591 | 10th Valle d'Aosta Open | B22 |
| Oct 2012 | Alon Greenfeld | 2,559 | 28th EU-Cup | D52 |
| Mar 2016 | Sebastian Bogner | 2,539 | 32nd Bad Woerishofen Open | B51 |
| May 2011 | Igor Naumkin | 2,506 | 29th Isola d'Elba Open | C04 |
| Jan 1996 | Andrey Shariyazdanov | 2,470 | Pardubice KB Open | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 83 | 48 | 2,285 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1993 | 32 | 21.5 | 2,444 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,397 |
| Oberliga Hessen | 1992 | 17 | 11 | 2,430 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,322 |
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,288 |
| Pardubice KB Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,190 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Friedrich's chess games?
800 games by Norbert Friedrich, 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 Norbert Friedrich has played.
What does Norbert Friedrich play on the first move as White?
Across 400 games with White in our database, Norbert Friedrich opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Friedrich answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Norbert Friedrich play as White?
As White, Norbert Friedrich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (83 games, 41.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 400 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Friedrich play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Friedrich most often plays: Slav Defense (89 games, 20.2% win rate); Sicilian (87 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 63.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 400 games.
What is Norbert Friedrich's FIDE rating?
Norbert Friedrich is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Norbert Friedrich played?
Our database contains 800 games by Norbert Friedrich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 283 wins, 298 draws, 218 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Friedrich?
800 games by Norbert Friedrich 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.