Prepare against Tommy Nurmi
Sweden · World #29,586 classical · FIDE ID 1706365
Our database contains 31 games by Tommy Nurmi, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tommy Nurmi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tommy 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 | 1,988 | 2,104 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 25.8% |
| As White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tommy Nurmi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tommy Nurmi's side.
First moves as White (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nurmi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Nurmi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nurmi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nurmi usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Nurmi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nurmi usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
Tommy Nurmi's chess games
All 31 games by Tommy Nurmi in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 8 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Geir Ivar Henriksen | 2,250 | chT-NOR east | A47 |
| Dec 2012 | Jakob Aperia | 2,095 | chT2-SWE 1213 | A56 |
| Jan 2014 | Ragnar Uhlin | 1,961 | chT2-SWE 1314 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR east | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,327 |
| chT2-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,005 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| Limhamn Open | 1998 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,041 |
| chT2-SWE 1314 | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 2,017 |
| chT-SWE Final | 1983 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tommy Nurmi's chess games?
31 games by Tommy Nurmi, from Mar 2014 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 Tommy Nurmi has played.
What does Tommy Nurmi play on the first move as White?
Across 11 games with White in our database, Tommy Nurmi opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tommy Nurmi answers 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Tommy Nurmi play as White?
As White, Tommy Nurmi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 11 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tommy Nurmi play as Black?
As Black, Tommy Nurmi most often plays: English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Tommy Nurmi's FIDE rating?
Tommy Nurmi is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Tommy Nurmi played?
Our database contains 31 games by Tommy Nurmi, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tommy Nurmi?
31 games by Tommy 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.