Prepare against Gunnar Johansson
Sweden · World #10,417 classical · FIDE ID 1703501
Our database contains 339 games by Gunnar Johansson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Johansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Johansson 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 | 2,163 | 2,276 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,226 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 339 | 95 | 138 | 106 | 28.0% |
| As White | 164 | 49 | 69 | 46 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 175 | 46 | 69 | 60 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Johansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Johansson's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 87.8% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 16 | 9.8% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Johansson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Johansson usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 98.8% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 95.0% | 45.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Gunnar Johansson's chess games
All 339 games by Gunnar Johansson 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: 95 wins, 138 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/10/9 | 26.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 52 | 11/19/22 | 21.2% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 35 | 10/14/11 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 30 | 7/10/13 | 23.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Marian Petrov | 2,470 | chT2-SWE 1314 | E90 |
| Jul 2014 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,426 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | C07 |
| Dec 2008 | Daniel Semcesen | 2,403 | chT-SWE 0809 | D11 |
| Nov 2015 | Anton Aaberg | 2,393 | chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | D11 |
| Jul 2003 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,360 | 24th Bled Open | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 28 | 16 | 2,151 |
| chB-SWE | 2007 | 26 | 12 | 2,235 |
| Stockholm Open | 2017 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,232 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,350 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 2,124 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,243 |
| Vasteras Open | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2,195 |
| 43rd Rilton Cup | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Johansson's chess games?
339 games by Gunnar Johansson, 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 Gunnar Johansson has played.
What does Gunnar Johansson play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Gunnar Johansson opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Johansson answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Johansson play as White?
As White, Gunnar Johansson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (12 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Johansson play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Johansson most often plays: Slav Defense (52 games, 21.2% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Gunnar Johansson's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Johansson is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Gunnar Johansson played?
Our database contains 339 games by Gunnar Johansson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 138 draws, 106 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Johansson?
339 games by Gunnar Johansson 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.