Prepare against Daniel Johnson
Sweden · World #9,394 classical · FIDE ID 1721283
When preparing against Daniel Johnson, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 299 games by Daniel Johnson, covering Feb 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Johnson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 2,180 | 2,271 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,216 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,292 | 2,330 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 111 | 95 | 93 | 37.1% |
| As White | 145 | 56 | 46 | 43 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 154 | 55 | 49 | 50 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Johnson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Johnson's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 82.1% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.0% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 52.5% | 53.2% |
| c5 | 12 | 20.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 13.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 62.7% | 41.9% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 33.9% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Daniel Johnson's chess games
All 299 games by Daniel Johnson in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 111 wins, 95 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 29 | 7/13/9 | 24.1% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Sebastian Bogner | 2,610 | 10th London Classic Open | D31 |
| Jul 2024 | Eldar Gasanov | 2,474 | 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | E06 |
| Apr 2023 | Milton Pantzar | 2,460 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | E05 |
| Aug 2026 | Milosz Szpar | 2,431 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | A65 |
| Aug 2026 | Tom Decuigniere | 2,380 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlstad Open | 2024 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,142 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,197 |
| Deltalift Open | 2022 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,070 |
| 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 9 | 2,294 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,416 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,357 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,204 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Johnson's chess games?
299 games by Daniel Johnson, from Feb 2013 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 Daniel Johnson has played.
What does Daniel Johnson play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Daniel Johnson opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Johnson answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Daniel Johnson play as White?
As White, Daniel Johnson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (29 games, 24.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Johnson play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Johnson most often plays: Catalan (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Daniel Johnson's FIDE rating?
Daniel Johnson is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,292 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Daniel Johnson played?
Our database contains 299 games by Daniel Johnson, covering Feb 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 95 draws, 93 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Johnson?
299 games by Daniel 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.