Prepare against Daniel Johnen
DEU · World #17,003 classical · FIDE ID 4623681
Our database contains 121 games by Daniel Johnen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Johnen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Johnen 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 | 2,085 | 2,163 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,108 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,139 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 40 | 30 | 51 | 33.1% |
| As White | 57 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 15 | 31 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Johnen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Johnen's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 94.7% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Johnen usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Johnen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Johnen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Johnen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Johnen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 76.7% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Johnen's chess games
All 121 games by Daniel Johnen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 40 wins, 30 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Christian Scholz | 2,382 | NRW Class2 0607 | B90 |
| Jan 1995 | Varlam Vepkhvishvili | 2,315 | Muenster Open | C98 |
| Feb 2009 | Leon Konings | 2,293 | NRW Class1 0809 | A42 |
| Jan 1995 | Holger Kiefhaber | 2,285 | Muenster Open | B06 |
| Mar 2007 | Evgeni Kirnos | 2,275 | 13th Werther Schloss Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Open | 1995 | 14 | 8 | 2,317 |
| NRW Class2 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,316 |
| NRW Class1 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,021 |
| Giessen Open | 1992 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,150 |
| 12th Werther Schloss Open A | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,145 |
| 13th Werther Schloss Open A | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,104 |
| NRW Class1 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Johnen's chess games?
121 games by Daniel Johnen, from Apr 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 Daniel Johnen has played.
What does Daniel Johnen play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Daniel Johnen opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Johnen answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Daniel Johnen play as White?
As White, Daniel Johnen's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Johnen play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Johnen most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Daniel Johnen's FIDE rating?
Daniel Johnen is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Daniel Johnen played?
Our database contains 121 games by Daniel Johnen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 30 draws, 51 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Johnen?
121 games by Daniel Johnen 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.