Prepare against Zack Norris
CM · United Kingdom · World #4,958 classical · FIDE ID 343431216
Our database contains 89 games by Zack Norris, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,275 | 2,275 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,199 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,159 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 47 | 19 | 23 | 52.8% |
| As White | 46 | 27 | 12 | 7 | 58.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 46.5% |
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 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 73.9% | 69.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 23.9% | 77.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 69.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Norris usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Norris usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Norris usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 77.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Norris usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Norris usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Norris usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 70.8% | 61.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 29.2% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Zack Norris's chess games
All 89 games by Zack Norris in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 47 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Arjun Kolani | 2,158 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | B31 |
| Aug 2026 | Liam D Varnam | 2,149 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | A04 |
| Apr 2026 | Callum D Brewer | 2,118 | 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | B31 |
| Apr 2026 | Martin P Burrows | 2,116 | 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | A19 |
| Aug 2026 | Mahin Rughani | 2,096 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,880 |
| ch-BCF U12 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,805 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,984 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| English Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zack Norris's chess games?
89 games by Zack Norris, from Aug 2023 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 Zack Norris has played.
What does Zack Norris play on the first move as White?
Across 46 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 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Zack Norris play as White?
As White, Zack Norris's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zack Norris play as Black?
As Black, Zack Norris most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Zack Norris's FIDE rating?
Zack Norris is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zack Norris played?
Our database contains 89 games by Zack Norris, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zack Norris?
89 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.