Prepare against Johannes Semling
FM · DEU · World #5,711 classical · FIDE ID 16290151
Our database contains 97 games by Johannes Semling, covering Oct 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Semling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Semling 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 | 2,255 | 2,311 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,217 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 40 | 26 | 31 | 41.2% |
| As White | 51 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Semling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Semling's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 60.8% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 37.3% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Semling usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Semling usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Semling usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Semling usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Semling usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Semling usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 73.9% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
Johannes Semling's chess games
All 97 games by Johannes Semling in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 40 wins, 26 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Ferdinand Unzicker | 2,284 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | A29 |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Bach Duong | 2,216 | German Youth Teams | E47 |
| Oct 2023 | Aaron Noah Koellner | 2,201 | Berlin Radtke Memorial Open | B48 |
| Feb 2024 | Thomas Schlager | 2,199 | Oberliga Baden 2324 | E07 |
| Dec 2023 | Max Scherer | 2,152 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 2324 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,178 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,749 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,762 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 1,619 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1,769 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 6 | 2,424 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Semling's chess games?
97 games by Johannes Semling, from Oct 2020 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 Semling has played.
What does Johannes Semling play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Johannes Semling opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Semling answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Johannes Semling play as White?
As White, Johannes Semling's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Semling play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Semling most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Johannes Semling's FIDE rating?
Johannes Semling is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Johannes Semling played?
Our database contains 97 games by Johannes Semling, covering Oct 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 26 draws, 31 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Semling?
97 games by Johannes Semling 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.