Prepare against Johannes Najjar
DEU · World #37,678 classical · FIDE ID 12950050
When preparing against Johannes Najjar, expect 1.c4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 48 games by Johannes Najjar, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Najjar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Najjar 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 | 1,946 | 1,980 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Najjar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Najjar's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 86.4% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 65.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Najjar usually continues Nc3 (81.3% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Najjar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Najjar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Najjar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Najjar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
Johannes Najjar's chess games
All 48 games by Johannes Najjar in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Joern Bade | 2,204 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | B22 |
| Apr 2022 | Jaroslav Illetsko | 2,064 | Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | A24 |
| Mar 2022 | Klaus Meulner | 2,002 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | E90 |
| Jan 2005 | Joerg Straschewski | 1,989 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | A41 |
| Mar 2023 | Csaba Seregelyes | 1,976 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2223 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M2 | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,947 |
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,867 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 1,862 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| 16th ch-Nittenau | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,672 |
| 12th Nittenau-ch | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-Ost 2122 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
| Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 2,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Najjar's chess games?
48 games by Johannes Najjar, from Feb 2016 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 Najjar has played.
What does Johannes Najjar play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Johannes Najjar opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Najjar answers 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Johannes Najjar play as White?
As White, Johannes Najjar's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 77.8% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Najjar play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Najjar most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Johannes Najjar's FIDE rating?
Johannes Najjar is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Johannes Najjar played?
Our database contains 48 games by Johannes Najjar, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Najjar?
48 games by Johannes Najjar 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.