Prepare against Johann Donath
DEU · World #18,260 classical · FIDE ID 24685160
Our database contains 135 games by Johann Donath, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johann Donath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johann Donath 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 | 2,073 | 2,103 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,069 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,101 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 61 | 29 | 45 | 45.2% |
| As White | 69 | 34 | 12 | 23 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 27 | 17 | 22 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johann Donath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johann Donath's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 79.7% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.6% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Donath usually continues c3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Donath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Donath usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 81.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Donath usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Donath usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Donath usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 73.7% | 55.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 21.1% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
Johann Donath's chess games
All 135 games by Johann Donath in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 61 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Hans-Rudolf Kreutzkamp | 2,195 | 10th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | C47 |
| Apr 2017 | Sergej Krefenstein | 2,171 | ch-Berlin MT | C15 |
| Apr 2017 | Stephan Schliebener | 2,127 | ch-Berlin MT | B06 |
| Mar 2018 | Tobias Jaeger | 2,116 | ch-Berlin MT | B06 |
| Oct 2014 | Matthias Bolk | 2,095 | 10th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin MT | 2019 | 26 | 12 | 2,124 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2012 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,808 |
| Bremen Silvester Open A | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,031 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,156 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,776 |
| ch-Berlin Class D | 2010 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,321 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,032 |
| ch-Berlin Class C | 2009 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johann Donath's chess games?
135 games by Johann Donath, from Jul 2011 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 Johann Donath has played.
What does Johann Donath play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Johann Donath opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johann Donath answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Johann Donath play as White?
As White, Johann Donath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johann Donath play as Black?
As Black, Johann Donath most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Johann Donath's FIDE rating?
Johann Donath is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Johann Donath played?
Our database contains 135 games by Johann Donath, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johann Donath?
135 games by Johann Donath 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.