Prepare against Chuck Johnson
United States · World #47,671 classical · FIDE ID 2021919
Our database contains 142 games by Chuck Johnson, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chuck Johnson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chuck 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 | 1,902 | 2,003 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 67 | 23 | 52 | 47.2% |
| As White | 71 | 41 | 12 | 18 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 71 | 26 | 11 | 34 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chuck Johnson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chuck Johnson's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 78.6% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 11.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Johnson usually continues b4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 56.1% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 39.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
Chuck Johnson's chess games
All 142 games by Chuck Johnson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 67 wins, 23 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Thomas Patton | 2,100 | 27th North American Open | D91 |
| Sep 2011 | Christopher Niggel | 2,090 | Tulsa Okie Open | A90 |
| Jul 2007 | Shaun Graham | 2,089 | Stillwater OK Open | E73 |
| May 2010 | James Long | 2,087 | 28th North American Open | A10 |
| Sep 2011 | James Ellis | 2,078 | Tulsa Okie Open | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Okie Open | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,198 |
| 30th North American Open | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,129 |
| ch-Oklahoma State | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| Oklahoma City Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,915 |
| 4th Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| 28th North American Open | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
| 3rd Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,034 |
| 31st North American Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chuck Johnson's chess games?
142 games by Chuck Johnson, from Apr 2008 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 Chuck Johnson has played.
What does Chuck Johnson play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Chuck Johnson opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chuck Johnson answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Chuck Johnson play as White?
As White, Chuck Johnson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chuck Johnson play as Black?
As Black, Chuck Johnson most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Chuck Johnson's FIDE rating?
Chuck Johnson is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Chuck Johnson played?
Our database contains 142 games by Chuck Johnson, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 23 draws, 52 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chuck Johnson?
142 games by Chuck 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.