Prepare against Bjorn Johnson
Sweden · World #11,011 classical · FIDE ID 1708503
Our database contains 105 games by Bjorn Johnson, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Johnson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Johnson 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 | 2,154 | 2,253 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,167 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,184 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 36 | 26 | 43 | 34.3% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 12 | 19 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Johnson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Johnson's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 21 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 37.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 41% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Johnson usually continues fxe5 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Bjorn Johnson's chess games
All 105 games by Bjorn Johnson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | J Hector | 2,443 | Malmo Open | D04 |
| Jan 2004 | Victor Vilchez | 2,376 | chT-SWE 0405 | E65 |
| Jan 2006 | Kezli Ong | 2,366 | chT-SWE 0506 | C00 |
| Oct 2021 | Eric Thorn | 2,334 | chT-SWE Lag SM | A03 |
| Jan 2003 | Stefan Sanden | 2,322 | chT-SWE 0304 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,295 |
| Jonkoping Open | 1988 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,539 |
| chT-SWE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,957 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,297 |
| chT-SWE 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| chT-SWE 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,259 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2025 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Johnson's chess games?
105 games by Bjorn Johnson, from Oct 2003 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 Bjorn Johnson has played.
What does Bjorn Johnson play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Bjorn Johnson opens with 1.f4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Johnson answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Johnson play as White?
As White, Bjorn Johnson's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Johnson play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Johnson most often plays: Horwitz Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Bjorn Johnson's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Johnson is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Bjorn Johnson played?
Our database contains 105 games by Bjorn Johnson, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Johnson?
105 games by Bjorn Johnson 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.