Prepare against Norman Daum
DEU · World #12,026 classical · FIDE ID 4690052
Our database contains 202 games by Norman Daum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norman Daum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norman Daum 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 | 2,141 | 2,181 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,167 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,172 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 108 | 31 | 63 | 53.5% |
| As White | 104 | 56 | 14 | 34 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 98 | 52 | 17 | 29 | 53.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norman Daum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norman Daum's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 100.0% | 60.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Daum usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Daum usually continues f4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Daum usually continues d4 (78.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 96.3% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 72.0% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
Norman Daum's chess games
All 202 games by Norman Daum 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: 108 wins, 31 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,577 | Berlin Simul | D12 |
| May 2005 | Walter Becker | 2,339 | Berlin Unicorn Open | C00 |
| Dec 2001 | Julian Zimmermann | 2,202 | chT-GER U20 | B23 |
| May 2005 | Marcos Kiesekamp | 2,195 | Berlin Unicorn Open | B30 |
| Jun 2011 | Manfred Jandke | 2,190 | Daehne Cup final | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2001 | 16 | 8 | 2,127 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2006 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-GER Open U25 | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,203 |
| JBLN Ost 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 8 | 1,999 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
| JBLN Ost 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,233 |
| Berlin Open 08 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norman Daum's chess games?
202 games by Norman Daum, 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 Norman Daum has played.
What does Norman Daum play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Norman Daum opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norman Daum answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Norman Daum play as White?
As White, Norman Daum's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Gambit (14 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norman Daum play as Black?
As Black, Norman Daum most often plays: French Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Norman Daum's FIDE rating?
Norman Daum is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Norman Daum played?
Our database contains 202 games by Norman Daum, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 31 draws, 63 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norman Daum?
202 games by Norman Daum 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.