Prepare against Daniel P Johns
New Zealand · World #110,298 classical · FIDE ID 4303296
When preparing against Daniel P Johns, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Daniel P Johns, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel P Johns's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel P Johns 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 | 1,700 | 1,909 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,820 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,626 | 1,838 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 15 | 31 | 24 | 21.4% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 13.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel P Johns's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel P Johns's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Johns usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Johns usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Johns usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Daniel P Johns's chess games
All 70 games by Daniel P Johns in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 15 wins, 31 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | John Duneas | 2,089 | 38th North Shore Open A | C06 |
| Sep 2013 | Antonio Krstev | 2,084 | 40th Auckland North Shore Open | D41 |
| Aug 2016 | Timothy Huy Minh Ha | 1,887 | 43rd Auckland North Shore Open | C07 |
| Aug 2011 | Roy Seabrook | 1,849 | 37th North Shore Open A | C89 |
| Aug 2017 | Philip I Hair | 1,847 | 44th Auckland North Shore Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,798 |
| ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,352 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| 43rd Auckland North Shore Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,953 |
| 44th Auckland North Shore Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,857 |
| 45th Auckland North Shore Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,866 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,770 |
| 38th North Shore Open A | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel P Johns's chess games?
70 games by Daniel P Johns, from Nov 2010 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 P Johns has played.
What does Daniel P Johns play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Daniel P Johns opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel P Johns answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel P Johns play as White?
As White, Daniel P Johns's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel P Johns play as Black?
As Black, Daniel P Johns most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Daniel P Johns's FIDE rating?
Daniel P Johns is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,626 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Daniel P Johns played?
Our database contains 70 games by Daniel P Johns, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 31 draws, 24 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel P Johns?
70 games by Daniel P Johns 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.