Prepare against Timo Nurmi
Norway · World #45,960 classical · FIDE ID 1504169
Our database contains 56 games by Timo Nurmi, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timo Nurmi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Nurmi 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 | 1,909 | 2,036 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,024 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 2,048 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Nurmi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Nurmi's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 92.9% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Nurmi usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Nurmi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Nurmi usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nurmi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
Timo Nurmi's chess games
All 56 games by Timo Nurmi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Krzysztof Leszczynski | 2,180 | 29th Politiken Cup | E39 |
| Nov 2000 | Markku Pukkila | 2,116 | chT-FIN 1A 0001 | E18 |
| Nov 2004 | Aki Seppala | 1,964 | chT-FIN 1C 0405 | A46 |
| Apr 2004 | Magnus Danielsen | 1,934 | Oslo Open B | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan Synnestvedt | 1,894 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| Oslo Open B | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,067 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,986 |
| Oslo Open 3b | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 1,833 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 1,891 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 1,711 |
| chT-FIN1B 1011 | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1,596 |
| Vammala Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Nurmi's chess games?
56 games by Timo Nurmi, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Timo Nurmi has played.
What does Timo Nurmi play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Timo Nurmi opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Nurmi answers 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Timo Nurmi play as White?
As White, Timo Nurmi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Nurmi play as Black?
As Black, Timo Nurmi most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Timo Nurmi's FIDE rating?
Timo Nurmi is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Timo Nurmi played?
Our database contains 56 games by Timo Nurmi, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Nurmi?
56 games by Timo Nurmi 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.