Prepare against Darryl K Johansen
GM · Australia · World #6,494 classical · FIDE ID 3200035
When preparing against Darryl K Johansen, expect 1.c4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,573 games by Darryl K Johansen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darryl K Johansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darryl K Johansen 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 | 2,235 | 2,519 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,446 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,344 | 2,374 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,573 | 765 | 580 | 228 | 48.6% |
| As White | 788 | 416 | 292 | 80 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 785 | 349 | 288 | 148 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darryl K Johansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darryl K Johansen's side.
First moves as White (788 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 375 | 47.6% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 178 | 22.6% | 70.5% |
| Nf3 | 152 | 19.3% | 68.1% |
| e4 | 66 | 8.4% | 73.5% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.0% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.9% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nc3 (81.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nc3 (69.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 70.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nf3 (71.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Johansen usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (383 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 287 | 74.9% | 65.9% |
| e6 | 77 | 20.1% | 52.6% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.6% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 162 | 56.8% | 70.1% |
| e6 | 90 | 31.6% | 57.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 3.5% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.8% | 40.0% |
Darryl K Johansen's chess games
All 1,573 games by Darryl K Johansen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 765 wins, 580 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 114 | 62/39/13 | 54.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 101 | 62/25/14 | 61.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 54 | 28/21/5 | 51.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 42 | 22/17/3 | 52.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 26/12/3 | 63.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 37 | 22/12/3 | 59.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 20/12/4 | 55.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 31 | 14/13/4 | 45.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 29 | 11/15/3 | 37.9% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 26 | 11/13/2 | 42.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 172 | 86/63/23 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 43 | 18/18/7 | 41.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 40 | 17/18/5 | 42.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 38 | 14/17/7 | 36.8% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 36 | 13/12/11 | 36.1% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 17/10/8 | 48.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 18/7/4 | 62.1% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 14/11/2 | 51.9% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 7/12/6 | 28.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,653 | Queenstown Open | B21 |
| Aug 1992 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,630 | Olympiad-30 | E44 |
| Jan 1993 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,600 | Tilburg | E32 |
| Mar 2008 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,600 | 46th Doeberl Cup | A07 |
| Dec 1994 | Edvins Kengis | 2,580 | Olympiad-31 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 154 | 101 | 2,415 |
| Australian Masters | 2004 | 77 | 54 | 2,461 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 65 | 46 | 2,456 |
| Sydney Open | 2019 | 46 | 30.5 | 2,375 |
| George Trundle IM | 2019 | 43 | 28 | 2,420 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2020 | 37 | 26.5 | 2,457 |
| Oceania zt | 2013 | 36 | 25.5 | 2,437 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 27 | 19 | 2,483 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stephen J Solomon (36 games) · Aleksandar H Wohl (20 games) · Gregory J Canfell (16 games) · Gary W Lane (16 games) · Robert W Smith (16 games) · David C Smerdon (15 games) · Zong-Yuan Zhao (14 games) · Eddy L Levi (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darryl K Johansen's chess games?
1,573 games by Darryl K Johansen, from Apr 2003 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 Darryl K Johansen has played.
What does Darryl K Johansen play on the first move as White?
Across 788 games with White in our database, Darryl K Johansen opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darryl K Johansen answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Darryl K Johansen play as White?
As White, Darryl K Johansen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (114 games, 54.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (101 games, 61.4% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 788 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darryl K Johansen play as Black?
As Black, Darryl K Johansen most often plays: Sicilian (172 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 42.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 785 games.
What is Darryl K Johansen's FIDE rating?
Darryl K Johansen is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,344 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Darryl K Johansen played?
Our database contains 1,573 games by Darryl K Johansen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 765 wins, 580 draws, 228 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darryl K Johansen?
1,573 games by Darryl K Johansen 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.