Prepare against Richard J Johnson
United Kingdom · World #67,428 classical · FIDE ID 409855
When preparing against Richard J Johnson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Richard J Johnson, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Richard J Johnson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard J 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 | 1,830 | 1,880 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,895 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,893 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 35.3% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 185 rated games against 156 different opponents, across 26 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 | 81 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 37.0% | 1,826 | 1,845 | 6 |
| Rapid | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 32.3% | 1,905 | 1,764 | 4 |
| Blitz | 73 | 34 | 7 | 32 | 46.6% | 1,829 | 1,788 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 49 | 5 | 17 | 27 | 10.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 51 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 47.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1,906 | 1,906 |
| 2025 | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 1,852 | 1,852 |
| 2024 | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 1,855 | 1,744 |
| 2023 | 43 | 19 | 5 | 19 | 1,848 | 1,800 |
| 2022 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1,925 | 1,881 |
| 2019 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1,783 | 1,800 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,764 | 1,764 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,688 | 1,768 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,812 | 1,812 |
| 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,896 | 1,763 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2,071 | 2,471 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard J Johnson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard J Johnson's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.4% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Johnson usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Richard J Johnson's chess games
All 51 games by Richard J Johnson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Nicholas Payne | 2,071 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B76 |
| Nov 2020 | John Thackray | 1,953 | 1st 4NCL Hull Online Open U2000 | C45 |
| Apr 2019 | Armaan Gogia | 1,816 | Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U2050 | B42 |
| Dec 2005 | Robert E Glover | 1,795 | chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | C02 |
| Apr 2019 | A Philip Neatherway | 1,793 | Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U2050 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,456 |
| English Seniors 65+ | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U2050 | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
| ch-Hampshire A | 2022 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,772 |
| 1st 4NCL Hull Online Open U2000 | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1,863 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard J Johnson's chess games?
51 games by Richard J Johnson, from May 2019 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 Richard J Johnson has played.
What does Richard J Johnson play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Richard J Johnson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard J Johnson answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard J Johnson play as White?
As White, Richard J Johnson's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard J Johnson play as Black?
As Black, Richard J Johnson most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Richard J Johnson's FIDE rating?
Richard J Johnson is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Richard J Johnson played?
Our database contains 51 games by Richard J Johnson, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard J Johnson?
51 games by Richard J 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.