Prepare against Gunnar Johnsen
Norway · World #14,530 classical · FIDE ID 1500511
Our database contains 240 games by Gunnar Johnsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gunnar Johnsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gunnar Johnsen 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 | 2,110 | 2,250 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,111 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 98 | 79 | 63 | 40.8% |
| As White | 115 | 53 | 29 | 33 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 125 | 45 | 50 | 30 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gunnar Johnsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gunnar Johnsen's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 79.1% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.3% | 76.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 8.7% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 76.9% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 73.8% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.7% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 71.4% | 68.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 11.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Gunnar Johnsen's chess games
All 240 games by Gunnar Johnsen 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: 98 wins, 79 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,490 | 26th Liechtenstein Open | A21 |
| Dec 2009 | Felix Winiwarter | 2,300 | 12th Bad Griesbach Seniors Open | A71 |
| Jan 1981 | Thomas Welin | 2,290 | Gausdal International | D03 |
| Jun 2010 | Takashi Iwamoto | 2,268 | Kecskemet Caissa IM | A81 |
| May 2008 | Heinz Grabher | 2,258 | 26th Liechtenstein Open | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,176 |
| Tromsoe Bymesterskap | 1979 | 12 | 10 | – |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 04 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| 16th Wch Seniors | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,186 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,071 |
| Narvik Svedenborg Memorial | 1979 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gunnar Johnsen's chess games?
240 games by Gunnar Johnsen, 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 Johnsen has played.
What does Gunnar Johnsen play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Gunnar Johnsen opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gunnar Johnsen answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gunnar Johnsen play as White?
As White, Gunnar Johnsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gunnar Johnsen play as Black?
As Black, Gunnar Johnsen most often plays: Horwitz Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Gunnar Johnsen's FIDE rating?
Gunnar Johnsen is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Gunnar Johnsen played?
Our database contains 240 games by Gunnar Johnsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 79 draws, 63 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gunnar Johnsen?
240 games by Gunnar Johnsen 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.