Prepare against Johannes Dorst
FM · DEU · World #10,040 classical · FIDE ID 4650433
Our database contains 700 games by Johannes Dorst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Dorst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Dorst 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 | 2,169 | 2,299 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,236 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 700 | 296 | 182 | 222 | 42.3% |
| As White | 350 | 162 | 87 | 101 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 350 | 134 | 95 | 121 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Dorst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Dorst's side.
First moves as White (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 321 | 91.7% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 3.7% | 34.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.3% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dorst usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Dorst usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Dorst usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 34.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Dorst usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Dorst usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Dorst usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 121 | 74.7% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 10.5% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 92.0% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.2% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Johannes Dorst's chess games
All 700 games by Johannes Dorst in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 296 wins, 182 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 15/11/15 | 36.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 13/11/14 | 34.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 29 | 10/9/10 | 34.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Daniel Sadzikowski | 2,487 | Oberliga Ost-B 1415 | C67 |
| Jan 2009 | Christophe Philippe | 2,458 | 21st Staufer Open | C15 |
| Jun 2019 | Johannes Carow | 2,445 | ch-Hessen | A65 |
| May 2004 | Michael Kopylov | 2,445 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | B03 |
| Jan 2012 | Roman Vidonyak | 2,439 | 24th Staufer Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen | 2019 | 35 | 13 | 2,156 |
| ch-Hessen U17 | 1995 | 18 | 12 | – |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 14 | 9 | 2,207 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,216 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 9 | 2,381 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,336 |
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 2,336 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Dorst's chess games?
700 games by Johannes Dorst, from Apr 2003 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 Johannes Dorst has played.
What does Johannes Dorst play on the first move as White?
Across 350 games with White in our database, Johannes Dorst opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Dorst answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Johannes Dorst play as White?
As White, Johannes Dorst's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 350 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Dorst play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Dorst most often plays: Benoni Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 350 games.
What is Johannes Dorst's FIDE rating?
Johannes Dorst is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Johannes Dorst played?
Our database contains 700 games by Johannes Dorst, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 296 wins, 182 draws, 222 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Dorst?
700 games by Johannes Dorst 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.