Prepare against Daniel Johnston
United States · World #24,820 classical · FIDE ID 2048078
Our database contains 100 games by Daniel Johnston, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Johnston's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Johnston 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 | 2,019 | 2,074 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 35 | 10 | 55 | 35.0% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 5 | 32 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Johnston's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Johnston's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 37.3% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Johnston usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Johnston usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Johnston usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Johnston usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Johnston usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Johnston usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 6.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Daniel Johnston's chess games
All 100 games by Daniel Johnston in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Jul 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: 35 wins, 10 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,589 | 45th Eastern Open | A07 |
| Dec 2023 | Nico Chasin | 2,444 | Edward Lasker Memorial 107th | B48 |
| Dec 2023 | Brewington Hardaway | 2,435 | Edward Lasker Memorial 107th | C79 |
| Jan 2025 | Sandeep Sethuraman | 2,411 | Titled Tue Late | A39 |
| Jun 2017 | Pavel Blatny | 2,394 | Wisconsin Int | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 42 | 18.5 | 2,138 |
| Wisconsin Int | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,257 |
| Bay Area Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-New York Marshall CC 106th | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 2,188 |
| 7th ch-Southwest Class | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,837 |
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| Edward Lasker Memorial 107th | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,417 |
| 45th Eastern Open | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Johnston's chess games?
100 games by Daniel Johnston, from Mar 2010 to Jul 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 Johnston has played.
What does Daniel Johnston play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Daniel Johnston opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Johnston answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Johnston play as White?
As White, Daniel Johnston's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Johnston play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Johnston most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Daniel Johnston's FIDE rating?
Daniel Johnston is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Daniel Johnston played?
Our database contains 100 games by Daniel Johnston, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 10 draws, 55 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Johnston?
100 games by Daniel Johnston 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.