Prepare against Johan Gunawan
FM · IDN · World #15,455 classical · FIDE ID 7100744
When preparing against Johan Gunawan, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Johan Gunawan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan Gunawan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Gunawan 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 | 2,101 | 2,308 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,271 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,155 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 40 | 34 | 27 | 39.6% |
| As White | 50 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Gunawan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Gunawan's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 66.0% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 22.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gunawan usually continues Bf4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gunawan usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Gunawan usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gunawan usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Gunawan usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gunawan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Johan Gunawan's chess games
All 101 games by Johan Gunawan 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: 40 wins, 34 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Serikbay Temirbayev | 2,495 | ch-Asia | E97 |
| Jan 1996 | Edhi Handoko | 2,480 | ch-Asia | B13 |
| Apr 2011 | Dibyendu Barua | 2,468 | Jakarta Telin Open | E03 |
| Apr 2011 | Denny Juswanto | 2,451 | Jakarta Telin Open | A77 |
| Apr 2011 | Ronny Gunawan | 2,420 | Jakarta Telin Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakarta Peduli | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,081 |
| Jakarta Gunadarma | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,910 |
| World Cities | 1997 | 10 | 6 | 2,367 |
| Jakarta Hayandra | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 2,170 |
| Jakarta Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,000 |
| Jakarta Telin Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,584 |
| 2nd Jakarta Indonesia Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,296 |
| 1st Bekasi Scua Open | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Gunawan's chess games?
101 games by Johan Gunawan, 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 Gunawan has played.
What does Johan Gunawan play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Johan Gunawan opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Gunawan answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Johan Gunawan play as White?
As White, Johan Gunawan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Gunawan play as Black?
As Black, Johan Gunawan most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Johan Gunawan's FIDE rating?
Johan Gunawan is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Johan Gunawan played?
Our database contains 101 games by Johan Gunawan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 34 draws, 27 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Gunawan?
101 games by Johan Gunawan 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.