Prepare against Yaacov Norowitz
IM · United States · World #1,731 classical · FIDE ID 2024799
When preparing against Yaacov Norowitz, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,077 games by Yaacov Norowitz, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yaacov Norowitz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaacov Norowitz 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 | 2,397 | 2,462 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,462 | 2,470 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,401 | 2,468 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,077 | 582 | 144 | 351 | 54.0% |
| As White | 538 | 313 | 71 | 154 | 58.2% |
| As Black | 539 | 269 | 73 | 197 | 49.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaacov Norowitz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaacov Norowitz's side.
First moves as White (538 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 538 | 100.0% | 64.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Norowitz usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Norowitz usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Norowitz usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 241 | 94.5% | 59.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.6% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 174 | 92.6% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 4.8% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Yaacov Norowitz's chess games
All 1,077 games by Yaacov Norowitz in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 582 wins, 144 draws, 351 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 263 | 158/34/71 | 60.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 76 | 45/7/24 | 59.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 34 | 20/6/8 | 58.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 14/1/5 | 70.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 97 | 55/11/31 | 56.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 65 | 32/7/26 | 49.2% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 64 | 32/12/20 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Réti Opening | 36 | 17/5/14 | 47.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 35 | 20/4/11 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 30 | 17/5/8 | 56.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A45 | London System | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,798 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Apr 2017 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,739 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Feb 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | A30 |
| Jan 2024 | Daniil Dubov | 2,708 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jul 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 855 | 519.5 | 2,448 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 39 | 26 | 2,454 |
| 113th US Open | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,553 |
| Jeruchess Winter GM | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,408 |
| ch-USA | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,542 |
| PRO League Stage | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,417 |
| USA tt | 2009 | 8 | 6 | 2,321 |
| Bahamas Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,527 |
Interactive opening tree from all 1,077 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaacov Norowitz's chess games?
1,077 games by Yaacov Norowitz, from Mar 2010 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 Yaacov Norowitz has played.
What does Yaacov Norowitz play on the first move as White?
Across 538 games with White in our database, Yaacov Norowitz opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaacov Norowitz answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Yaacov Norowitz play as White?
As White, Yaacov Norowitz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (263 games, 60.1% win rate); Indian Defense (76 games, 59.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (34 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 538 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaacov Norowitz play as Black?
As Black, Yaacov Norowitz most often plays: Budapest Defense (97 games, 56.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (65 games, 49.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (64 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 539 games.
What is Yaacov Norowitz's FIDE rating?
Yaacov Norowitz is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess, 2,462 in rapid and 2,401 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Yaacov Norowitz played?
Our database contains 1,077 games by Yaacov Norowitz, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 582 wins, 144 draws, 351 losses (54.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaacov Norowitz?
1,077 games by Yaacov Norowitz 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.