Prepare against Johan Booij
NLD · World #5,724 classical · FIDE ID 1000942
When preparing against Johan Booij, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Johan Booij, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan Booij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Booij 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 | 2,254 | 2,272 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 30.0% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Booij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Booij's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Booij usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Booij usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Booij usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Johan Booij's chess games
All 50 games by Johan Booij 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Roberto Cifuentes Parada | 2,480 | Dieren Open | D92 |
| Jan 1993 | Aleksandr Veingold | 2,465 | Alcobendas Open | B52 |
| Jan 1993 | Davorin Komljenovic | 2,450 | Alcobendas Open | D85 |
| Jan 1993 | Jesus Maria De La Villa Garcia | 2,440 | Alcobendas Open | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Rob Bertholee | 2,345 | chT-NED 9596 | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 1988 | 9 | 4 | 2,330 |
| Groningen Casino Open | 1988 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,395 |
| chT-NED | 1997 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,974 |
| Alcobendas Open | 1993 | 5 | 3 | 2,523 |
| ch-NED Open 16 | 1985 | 5 | 3 | 2,511 |
| Groningen Open | 1990 | 3 | 0 | 2,010 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Booij's chess games?
50 games by Johan Booij, 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 Johan Booij has played.
What does Johan Booij play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Johan Booij opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Booij answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Johan Booij play as White?
As White, Johan Booij's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Booij play as Black?
As Black, Johan Booij most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Johan Booij's FIDE rating?
Johan Booij is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Johan Booij played?
Our database contains 50 games by Johan Booij, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Booij?
50 games by Johan Booij 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.