Prepare against Emerson Aurelius Johnson
United States · World #47,222 classical · FIDE ID 39956938
When preparing against Emerson Aurelius Johnson, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Emerson Aurelius Johnson, covering Sep 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Emerson Aurelius Johnson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emerson Aurelius 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 | 1,905 | 1,978 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 34.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 105 rated games against 90 different opponents, across 20 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 96 | 36 | 30 | 30 | 37.5% | 1,849 | 1,857 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 55 | 13 | 17 | 25 | 23.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 38 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 52.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 1,900 | 1,937 |
| 2025 | 64 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 1,845 | 1,852 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,703 | 1,636 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emerson Aurelius Johnson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emerson Aurelius Johnson's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Johnson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Emerson Aurelius Johnson's chess games
All 32 games by Emerson Aurelius Johnson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% | |
| Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% | |
| Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% | |
| Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% | |
| Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Ann Lindsay Chumpitaz | 2,358 | 91st Southwest Open | International | — |
| May 2026 | Neil Gani | 2,034 | 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship | — |
| May 2026 | Chuck Johnson | 2,003 | 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship | — |
| Sep 2026 | Tanav Balaji | 1,875 | 92nd Southwest Open | Champ/Amateur | — |
| Mar 2026 | Yixin Wang | 1,869 | 2026 Texas Scholastic | Middle School 6-8 Championship | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91st Southwest Open | International | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,288 |
| 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,161 |
| 2026 Texas Scholastic | Middle School 6-8 Championship | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| 92nd Southwest Open | Champ/Amateur | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship 3-Day | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,080 |
| 92nd Southwest Open | Champ/Amateur 3-Day | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emerson Aurelius Johnson's chess games?
32 games by Emerson Aurelius Johnson, from Sep 2024 to Oct 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 Emerson Aurelius Johnson has played.
What does Emerson Aurelius Johnson play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Emerson Aurelius Johnson opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emerson Aurelius Johnson answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Emerson Aurelius Johnson play as White?
As White, Emerson Aurelius Johnson's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emerson Aurelius Johnson play as Black?
As Black, Emerson Aurelius Johnson most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Emerson Aurelius Johnson's FIDE rating?
Emerson Aurelius Johnson is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Emerson Aurelius Johnson played?
Our database contains 32 games by Emerson Aurelius Johnson, covering Sep 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emerson Aurelius Johnson?
32 games by Emerson Aurelius 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.