Prepare against Johannes Tschernatsch
FM · DEU · World #3,804 classical · FIDE ID 16223977
When preparing against Johannes Tschernatsch, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.7% over 27 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Johannes Tschernatsch, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Tschernatsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Tschernatsch 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 | 2,309 | 2,358 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,210 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,194 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 122 | 56 | 83 | 46.7% |
| As White | 137 | 70 | 28 | 39 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 124 | 52 | 28 | 44 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Tschernatsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Tschernatsch's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 97.1% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Tschernatsch usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tschernatsch usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tschernatsch usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tschernatsch usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 100.0% | 51.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 90.9% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Johannes Tschernatsch's chess games
All 261 games by Johannes Tschernatsch in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 122 wins, 56 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Hongsen Chen | 2,464 | Rainer Radtke Mem | B12 |
| Oct 2024 | Marius Fromm | 2,463 | Rainer Radtke Mem | C02 |
| Aug 2023 | Jaroslaw Krassowizkij | 2,445 | 94th ch-GER | B52 |
| Apr 2025 | Lucas Di Nicolantonio | 2,414 | grenke Chess Open | C02 |
| Aug 2023 | Collin Colbow | 2,409 | 94th ch-GER | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,031 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,271 |
| ch-GER | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| 93rd ch-GER | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,226 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Tschernatsch's chess games?
261 games by Johannes Tschernatsch, from Jun 2016 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 Tschernatsch has played.
What does Johannes Tschernatsch play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Johannes Tschernatsch opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Tschernatsch answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Johannes Tschernatsch play as White?
As White, Johannes Tschernatsch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Tschernatsch play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Tschernatsch most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Johannes Tschernatsch's FIDE rating?
Johannes Tschernatsch is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (May 2022).
How many games has Johannes Tschernatsch played?
Our database contains 261 games by Johannes Tschernatsch, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 56 draws, 83 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Tschernatsch?
261 games by Johannes Tschernatsch 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.