Prepare against Zack Norris

CM · United Kingdom · World #6,296 classical · FIDE ID 343431216

When preparing against Zack Norris, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).

Our database contains 99 games by Zack Norris, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zack Norris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zack Norris 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zack Norris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zack Norris's side.

First moves as White (50 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 70.3% score
  • …e5 (30% of these games) — Norris usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Norris usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
  • …c5 (14% of these games) — Norris usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 79.2% score
  • …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Norris usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
  • …d5 (33% of these games) — Norris usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
  • …c6 (8% of these games) — Norris usually continues g3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)

Zack Norris's chess games

All 99 games by Zack Norris in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Sep 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: 51 wins, 21 draws, 27 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Zack Norris's chess games?

99 games by Zack Norris, from Aug 2023 to Sep 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 Zack Norris has played.

What does Zack Norris play on the first move as White?

Across 50 games with White in our database, Zack Norris opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zack Norris answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).

What openings does Zack Norris play as White?

As White, Zack Norris's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Zack Norris play as Black?

As Black, Zack Norris most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.

What is Zack Norris's FIDE rating?

Zack Norris is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Zack Norris played?

Our database contains 99 games by Zack Norris, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 21 draws, 27 losses (51.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Zack Norris?

99 games by Zack Norris 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.

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