Prepare against Donald Johnson
FM · United States · World #6,229 classical · FIDE ID 30949122
Our database contains 322 games by Donald Johnson, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Donald Johnson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Donald 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 | 2,242 | 2,362 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,264 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,183 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 105 | 53 | 164 | 32.6% |
| As White | 153 | 51 | 27 | 75 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 169 | 54 | 26 | 89 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Donald Johnson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Donald Johnson's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 91.5% | 40.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.3% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (37.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Johnson usually continues d4 (26.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 65.9% | 40.7% |
| e5 | 25 | 30.5% | 42.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Donald Johnson's chess games
All 322 games by Donald Johnson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 105 wins, 53 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 6/3/15 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| Dec 2022 | Razvan Preotu | 2,493 | Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | B90 |
| Aug 2025 | Emilio Cordova | 2,485 | CCCSA Labor Day GM | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | William Hernandez Gonzalez | 2,474 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Mar 2025 | H Raja | 2,474 | New York Spring GMA | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 62 | 24 | 2,223 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-B | 2023 | 17 | 5 | 2,078 |
| Speed Chess GP4 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,229 |
| Speed Chess GP1 | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 2,188 |
| New York Spring GMA | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,309 |
| Fort Lauderdale 1000 GM IM 08 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| New York Fall IMD | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Donald Johnson's chess games?
322 games by Donald Johnson, from Apr 2018 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 Donald Johnson has played.
What does Donald Johnson play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Donald Johnson opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Donald Johnson answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Donald Johnson play as White?
As White, Donald Johnson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Donald Johnson play as Black?
As Black, Donald Johnson most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Donald Johnson's FIDE rating?
Donald Johnson is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Donald Johnson played?
Our database contains 322 games by Donald Johnson, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 53 draws, 164 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Donald Johnson?
322 games by Donald 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.