Prepare against John Doknjas
FM · Canada · World #7,132 classical · FIDE ID 2608367
Our database contains 421 games by John Doknjas, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Doknjas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Doknjas 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 | 2,222 | 2,298 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,129 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 421 | 187 | 124 | 110 | 44.4% |
| As White | 220 | 109 | 51 | 60 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 201 | 78 | 73 | 50 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Doknjas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Doknjas's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 200 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 4.5% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Doknjas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 78.9% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 17 | 17.9% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.2% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 96.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
John Doknjas's chess games
All 421 games by John Doknjas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 187 wins, 124 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 24 | 15/5/4 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 16/14/14 | 36.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 16/16/11 | 37.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A63 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Howard Chen | 2,416 | British Columbia-Washington m-A | B24 |
| Jan 2016 | Jason Cao | 2,399 | Victoria Open Scheveningen | D10 |
| Oct 2012 | John C. Yoos | 2,393 | ch-British Columbia | B87 |
| Jul 2016 | Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte | 2,386 | Canadian Open | A67 |
| Jun 2022 | Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux | 2,366 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-British Columbia | 2017 | 35 | 13.5 | 2,182 |
| British Columbia Open | 2018 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-British Columbia U20 | 2017 | 30 | 22 | 2,063 |
| Canadian Open | 2018 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,312 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-CAN U10 | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,357 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2017 | 14 | 9 | 2,071 |
| ch-CAN U14 | 2013 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Doknjas's chess games?
421 games by John Doknjas, from Jan 2011 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 John Doknjas has played.
What does John Doknjas play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, John Doknjas opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Doknjas answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does John Doknjas play as White?
As White, John Doknjas's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Doknjas play as Black?
As Black, John Doknjas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (43 games, 37.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is John Doknjas's FIDE rating?
John Doknjas is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Oct 2016).
How many games has John Doknjas played?
Our database contains 421 games by John Doknjas, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 124 draws, 110 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Doknjas?
421 games by John Doknjas 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.