Prepare against Roger Norri
Finland · World #34,710 classical · FIDE ID 506249
When preparing against Roger Norri, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Roger Norri, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roger Norri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger Norri 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 | 1,960 | 1,982 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,980 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 48 | 53 | 67 | 28.6% |
| As White | 79 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 24 | 23 | 42 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Norri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Norri's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Norri usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Norri usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Norri usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Norri usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 54.5% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 16 | 36.4% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 85.7% | 52.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Roger Norri's chess games
All 168 games by Roger Norri in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 48 wins, 53 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Mikhail Biryukov | 2,165 | Wch U18 | B54 |
| Jul 2018 | Jari Jarvela | 2,114 | Naantali Avoin Open | B28 |
| Jun 2019 | Juha Heino | 2,092 | ch-FIN Open | B56 |
| Jul 2017 | Jere Lindholm | 2,048 | Naantali Avoin Open | B38 |
| Jan 2009 | Tom Eriksson | 1,992 | Turku We TuTS Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naantali Open | 2014 | 26 | 13.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-FIN Open | 2019 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,003 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2017 | 22 | 7 | 1,845 |
| Naantali Avoin Open | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 2,012 |
| Wch U18 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-FIN U18/20 | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| ch-FIN U16/18 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| ch-Nordic School U12 | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 1,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Norri's chess games?
168 games by Roger Norri, from Oct 2008 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 Roger Norri has played.
What does Roger Norri play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Roger Norri opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Norri answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Roger Norri play as White?
As White, Roger Norri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Norri play as Black?
As Black, Roger Norri most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Roger Norri's FIDE rating?
Roger Norri is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Roger Norri played?
Our database contains 168 games by Roger Norri, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 53 draws, 67 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Norri?
168 games by Roger Norri 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.