Prepare against Johanna Sturm
DEU · World #94,772 classical · FIDE ID 12909904
When preparing against Johanna Sturm, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 82 games by Johanna Sturm, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johanna Sturm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johanna Sturm 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 | 1,745 | 1,747 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,726 | 1,747 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 19 | 31 | 32 | 23.2% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 9 | 17 | 19 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johanna Sturm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johanna Sturm's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 45.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Sturm usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Sturm usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sturm usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 96.8% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Johanna Sturm's chess games
All 82 games by Johanna Sturm in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Vitalia Gordeeva | 1,709 | ch-GER U18 Girls | C66 |
| Dec 2012 | Lea Bosse | 1,622 | chT-GER U20 Girls | C45 |
| Dec 2014 | Chiara Van Lindt | 1,507 | chT-GER U20 Girls | A04 |
| Dec 2010 | Sarah Hoepken | 1,451 | chT-GER U20 Girls | C50 |
| Apr 2009 | Sonja Mittag | 1,373 | ch-NRW U16 Girls | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 Girls | 2014 | 35 | 14.5 | 1,308 |
| chT-GER U14 Girls | 2008 | 18 | 7 | 1,146 |
| ch-NRW U14 Girls | 2008 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,151 |
| ch-GER U18 Girls | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,652 |
| ch-NRW U16 Girls | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johanna Sturm's chess games?
82 games by Johanna Sturm, from Mar 2012 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 Johanna Sturm has played.
What does Johanna Sturm play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Johanna Sturm opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johanna Sturm answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Johanna Sturm play as White?
As White, Johanna Sturm's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johanna Sturm play as Black?
As Black, Johanna Sturm most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Johanna Sturm's FIDE rating?
Johanna Sturm is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,726 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,747 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Johanna Sturm played?
Our database contains 82 games by Johanna Sturm, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses (23.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johanna Sturm?
82 games by Johanna Sturm 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.