Prepare against Normunds Miezis
GM · LVA · World #1,610 classical · FIDE ID 11600136
When preparing against Normunds Miezis, expect 1.c4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 29.6% over 159 games.
Our database contains 3,639 games by Normunds Miezis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Normunds Miezis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Normunds Miezis 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 | 2,405 | 2,596 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,385 | 2,598 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,557 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,639 | 1,859 | 1,060 | 719 | 51.1% |
| As White | 1,820 | 1,010 | 502 | 308 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 1,819 | 849 | 558 | 411 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Normunds Miezis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Normunds Miezis's side.
First moves as White (1,820 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 1,796 | 98.7% | 69.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 0.9% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 99% of White games, 69.4% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Miezis usually continues e4 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Miezis usually continues Nc3 (69.4% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Miezis usually continues Nc3 (73.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 67.6% score
- …e6 (65% of these games) — Miezis usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Miezis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Miezis usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (833 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 824 | 98.9% | 62.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 0.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (696 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 611 | 87.8% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 81 | 11.6% | 51.9% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Normunds Miezis's chess games
All 3,639 games by Normunds Miezis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,859 wins, 1,060 draws, 719 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | English Opening | 710 | 378/224/108 | 53.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 528 | 296/123/109 | 56.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 206 | 124/48/34 | 60.2% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 156 | 76/55/25 | 48.7% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 75 | 47/19/9 | 62.7% |
| C01 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 62 | 45/11/6 | 72.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 50 | 29/10/11 | 58.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A51 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 672 | 307/216/149 | 45.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 176 | 98/46/32 | 55.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 159 | 47/72/40 | 29.6% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 133 | 81/20/32 | 60.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 103 | 46/34/23 | 44.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 59 | 33/14/12 | 55.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 57 | 30/17/10 | 52.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 51 | 30/12/9 | 58.8% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 44 | 14/16/14 | 31.8% |
| A40 | English Defense | 42 | 14/12/16 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | David Navara | 2,724 | 18th chT-EU | C01 |
| Jul 2004 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,679 | 26th Politiken Cup | C01 |
| Aug 2006 | Zurab Azmaiparashvili | 2,669 | Liepajas Rokade | A37 |
| Oct 2006 | Alexander Motylev | 2,662 | Bundesliga 2006-07 | A29 |
| Apr 2012 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,653 | 14th Dubai Open | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT | 2025 | 77 | 40.5 | 2,378 |
| Baltic zt | 2017 | 49 | 24.5 | 2,437 |
| Vasteras Open | 2018 | 44 | 36.5 | 2,536 |
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 43 | 31 | 2,465 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2015 | 31 | 24.5 | 2,512 |
| Troll Masters | 2003 | 28 | 20.5 | 2,575 |
| 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2012 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,502 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 27 | 22 | 2,503 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kaido Kulaots (26 games) · Arturs Neiksans (22 games) · Ilmars Starostits (17 games) · Tarvo Seeman (16 games) · Tomas Laurusas (16 games) · Jaan Ehlvest (15 games) · Sarunas Sulskis (14 games) · Olav Sepp (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Normunds Miezis's chess games?
3,639 games by Normunds Miezis, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Normunds Miezis has played.
What does Normunds Miezis play on the first move as White?
Across 1,820 games with White in our database, Normunds Miezis opens with 1.c4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Normunds Miezis answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...b6 (0% of games).
What openings does Normunds Miezis play as White?
As White, Normunds Miezis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (710 games, 53.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (528 games, 56.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (206 games, 60.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,820 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Normunds Miezis play as Black?
As Black, Normunds Miezis most often plays: Sicilian (672 games, 45.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (176 games, 55.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (159 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,819 games.
What is Normunds Miezis's FIDE rating?
Normunds Miezis is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,385 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,596 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Normunds Miezis played?
Our database contains 3,639 games by Normunds Miezis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,859 wins, 1,060 draws, 719 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Normunds Miezis?
3,639 games by Normunds Miezis 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.