Prepare against Johann Asmussen
DEU · World #125,623 classical · FIDE ID 16273486
When preparing against Johann Asmussen, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 46 games by Johann Asmussen, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johann Asmussen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Asmussen 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 | 1,658 | 1,658 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,631 | 1,637 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 37.0% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Asmussen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Asmussen's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 73.9% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 55.9% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Asmussen usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Asmussen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Asmussen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Asmussen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Asmussen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 68.8% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Johann Asmussen's chess games
All 46 games by Johann Asmussen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Manuel Rex | 1,674 | chC-Mecklenburg VP | B86 |
| May 2026 | Barbara Subocz | 1,648 | ODJM C | B08 |
| May 2026 | Torge Stelter | 1,648 | ODJM C | E09 |
| May 2026 | Leah de Cauter | 1,617 | ODJM C | E71 |
| May 2026 | Kristina-Maria Abram | 1,525 | ODJM C | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U16 | 2024 | 9 | 0 | 1,595 |
| ODJM C | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,666 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U10 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,088 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP Youth | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 934 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP U12 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,154 |
| chC-Mecklenburg VP | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,542 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Asmussen's chess games?
46 games by Johann Asmussen, from Feb 2019 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 Johann Asmussen has played.
What does Johann Asmussen play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Johann Asmussen opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Asmussen answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Johann Asmussen play as White?
As White, Johann Asmussen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Asmussen play as Black?
As Black, Johann Asmussen most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Johann Asmussen's FIDE rating?
Johann Asmussen is currently rated 1,658 in classical chess and 1,631 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,658 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Johann Asmussen played?
Our database contains 46 games by Johann Asmussen, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Asmussen?
46 games by Johann Asmussen 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.