Prepare against John Joensen
FRO · World #32,076 classical · FIDE ID 7200684
Our database contains 41 games by John Joensen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Joensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Joensen 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 | 1,974 | 2,065 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,066 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 2,020 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 39.0% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Joensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Joensen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Joensen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Joensen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Joensen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
John Joensen's chess games
All 41 games by John Joensen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Gunnar Lund | 2,314 | Tromsoe September Open | D02 |
| May 2010 | Pal Royset | 2,174 | ch-NOR Nord | C55 |
| Mar 2012 | Oyvind Pedersen | 2,100 | Tromsoe Bymesterskap | B81 |
| Mar 2012 | Jan S. Berglund | 2,090 | Tromsoe Spring | E90 |
| Mar 2010 | Frank Remman | 1,925 | Tromsoe Nordlyssjakken Open | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Nord | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,106 |
| Tromsoe Nordlyssjakken Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| Tromsoe Spring | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2,086 |
| Tromsoe NGP Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,914 |
| Tromsoe September Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,062 |
| Tromsoe Bymesterskap | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 2,111 |
| Tromsoesjakken | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 1,905 |
| Samfunnsalen Blabyen Grand Prix | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Joensen's chess games?
41 games by John Joensen, from Oct 2008 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 Joensen has played.
What does John Joensen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, John Joensen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Joensen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does John Joensen play as White?
As White, John Joensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Joensen play as Black?
As Black, John Joensen most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is John Joensen's FIDE rating?
John Joensen is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Aug 2017).
How many games has John Joensen played?
Our database contains 41 games by John Joensen, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Joensen?
41 games by John Joensen 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.