Prepare against Toma Niori
Japan · World #73,032 classical · FIDE ID 7006519
When preparing against Toma Niori, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Toma Niori, covering Aug 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Toma Niori's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Toma Niori 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 | 1,811 | 1,837 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,812 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,668 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 29.0% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Toma Niori's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Toma Niori's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Niori usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Niori usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Niori usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Niori usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Niori usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Toma Niori's chess games
All 31 games by Toma Niori in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | R Guenzler | 1,955 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | C02 |
| Mar 2026 | Aiden Emerson Bartlett | 1,919 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B56 |
| Mar 2026 | Ruben Blokzijl | 1,851 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | C41 |
| Mar 2026 | George Lekoudis | 1,814 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B30 |
| Jun 2026 | Vozhzhov,Leonard | 1,618 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,805 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,503 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Toma Niori's chess games?
31 games by Toma Niori, from Aug 2024 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 Toma Niori has played.
What does Toma Niori play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Toma Niori opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Toma Niori answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Toma Niori play as White?
As White, Toma Niori's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Toma Niori play as Black?
As Black, Toma Niori most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Toma Niori's FIDE rating?
Toma Niori is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Toma Niori played?
Our database contains 31 games by Toma Niori, covering Aug 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Toma Niori?
31 games by Toma Niori 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.