Prepare against Johan Henriksson
FM · Sweden · World #6,282 classical · FIDE ID 1703560
When preparing against Johan Henriksson, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 388 games by Johan Henriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johan Henriksson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Henriksson 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 | 2,240 | 2,321 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,272 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,296 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 143 | 117 | 128 | 36.9% |
| As White | 203 | 82 | 64 | 57 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 185 | 61 | 53 | 71 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Henriksson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Henriksson's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 95.1% | 56.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Henriksson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 77 | 96.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 73.1% | 60.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 14.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Johan Henriksson's chess games
All 388 games by Johan Henriksson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 143 wins, 117 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 33 | 8/15/10 | 24.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 45 | 15/15/15 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Yuri Shulman | 2,594 | Reykjavik Open | A31 |
| Feb 2011 | Michael Hoffmann | 2,506 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | A84 |
| Feb 2011 | Irina Krush | 2,483 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | A39 |
| Jan 1996 | Anders Nilsson | 2,472 | ch-SWE U18 | B12 |
| May 2009 | Ralf Akesson | 2,469 | Stockholm Elo Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2019 | 30 | 14.5 | 2,256 |
| ch-SWE U18 | 1996 | 26 | 13 | 2,143 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2018 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,202 |
| Hasselbacken Open | 2021 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2015 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Vasteras Open | 2018 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,188 |
| 43rd Rilton Cup | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,220 |
| ch-SWE Open | 1992 | 9 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Henriksson's chess games?
388 games by Johan Henriksson, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Henriksson has played.
What does Johan Henriksson play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Johan Henriksson opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Henriksson answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Johan Henriksson play as White?
As White, Johan Henriksson's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Henriksson play as Black?
As Black, Johan Henriksson most often plays: Slav Defense (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Johan Henriksson's FIDE rating?
Johan Henriksson is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Johan Henriksson played?
Our database contains 388 games by Johan Henriksson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 117 draws, 128 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Henriksson?
388 games by Johan Henriksson 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.