Prepare against Johannes Aira
Sweden · World #9,623 classical · FIDE ID 1712152
When preparing against Johannes Aira, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 52 games by Johannes Aira, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Aira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Aira 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 | 2,176 | 2,176 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,148 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 30.8% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Aira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Aira's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 77.8% | 40.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Aira usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Aira usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Aira usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Aira usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Aira usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Aira usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 11.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
Johannes Aira's chess games
All 52 games by Johannes Aira in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Jonatan Berggren | 2,170 | ch-SWE U20 | B42 |
| Jan 2013 | Ilena Krasenkova | 2,136 | 42nd Rilton Cup | A51 |
| Jan 2026 | Sixten Strand | 2,104 | Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | B76 |
| Nov 2025 | Fredrik Danielsson | 2,102 | Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | B23 |
| May 2012 | Andreas Persson | 2,094 | Deltalift Open | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| 42nd Rilton Cup | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| West Coast Chess Open by Mediegymnasiet | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Deltalift Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 2,112 |
| chT2-SWE 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,005 |
| chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,167 |
| Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,418 |
| SWE Cup | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Aira's chess games?
52 games by Johannes Aira, from Nov 2011 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 Johannes Aira has played.
What does Johannes Aira play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Johannes Aira opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Aira answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Johannes Aira play as White?
As White, Johannes Aira's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Aira play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Aira most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Johannes Aira's FIDE rating?
Johannes Aira is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Johannes Aira played?
Our database contains 52 games by Johannes Aira, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Aira?
52 games by Johannes Aira 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.