Prepare against Donald Johnson
FM · United States · World #6,252 classical · FIDE ID 30949122
When preparing against Donald Johnson, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 337 games by Donald Johnson, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 110 | 59 | 168 | 32.6% |
| As White | 160 | 54 | 30 | 76 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 177 | 56 | 29 | 92 | 31.6% |
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 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 91.3% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.1% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (39.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (39.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Johnson usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 65.1% | 42.0% |
| e5 | 27 | 31.4% | 46.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Donald Johnson's chess games
All 337 games by Donald Johnson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 110 wins, 59 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 6/3/15 | 25.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| 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% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 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 | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
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 | Raja Harshit | 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 Super Swiss | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 2,188 |
| Speed Chess GP4 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,229 |
| Speed Chess GP1 | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| New York Fall IMD | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| WWRR IM | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,486 |
| New York Spring GMA | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Donald Johnson's chess games?
337 games by Donald Johnson, from Apr 2018 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 Donald Johnson has played.
What does Donald Johnson play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Donald Johnson opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Donald Johnson answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Donald Johnson play as White?
As White, Donald Johnson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 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 177 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 337 games by Donald Johnson, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 59 draws, 168 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Donald Johnson?
337 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.