Prepare against Johannes Paar
DEU · World #35,442 classical · FIDE ID 24689521
When preparing against Johannes Paar, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 248 games by Johannes Paar, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Paar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Paar 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 | 1,982 | 2,010 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,981 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 75 | 89 | 84 | 30.2% |
| As White | 127 | 40 | 49 | 38 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 121 | 35 | 40 | 46 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Paar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Paar's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 48.8% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 45 | 35.4% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.5% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Paar usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Paar usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Paar usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Paar usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Paar usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Paar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 88.4% | 44.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 85.3% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
Johannes Paar's chess games
All 248 games by Johannes Paar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Sep 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: 75 wins, 89 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 0/4/7 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Maximilian Riedl | 2,184 | ch-Oberpfalz M1 | B29 |
| Nov 2014 | Johannes Mann | 2,183 | Regionalliga NO 1415 | E06 |
| Mar 2013 | Maximilian Merkert | 2,173 | Regionalliga NO 1213 | A26 |
| Feb 2024 | Christoph Hahn | 2,103 | Oberliga Bayern 2324 | A40 |
| Feb 2010 | Gerhard Kreuzer | 2,097 | Landesliga Nord 0910 | A68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M1 | 2018 | 71 | 28 | 1,922 |
| Regionalliga NO 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,834 |
| Regionalliga NO 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,097 |
| Regionalliga NO 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,762 |
| Regionalliga NO 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| Regionalliga NO 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,100 |
| Regionalliga Nord-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,134 |
| Landesliga Nord 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Paar's chess games?
248 games by Johannes Paar, from Jul 2009 to Sep 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 Paar has played.
What does Johannes Paar play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Johannes Paar opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Paar answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Johannes Paar play as White?
As White, Johannes Paar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Paar play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Paar most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Johannes Paar's FIDE rating?
Johannes Paar is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Johannes Paar played?
Our database contains 248 games by Johannes Paar, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 89 draws, 84 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Paar?
248 games by Johannes Paar 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.