Prepare against Johnny Hanssen
Norway · World #79,820 classical · FIDE ID 1508628
When preparing against Johnny Hanssen, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 65 games by Johnny Hanssen, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johnny Hanssen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johnny Hanssen 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 | 1,790 | 1,987 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,880 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,842 | 1,907 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 18 | 19 | 28 | 27.7% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johnny Hanssen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johnny Hanssen's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 94.4% | 42.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 42.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hanssen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Johnny Hanssen's chess games
All 65 games by Johnny Hanssen 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: 18 wins, 19 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Rune Andersen | 2,083 | 35th Politiken Cup | B23 |
| Apr 2012 | Skjalg Rafnung | 1,873 | Narvik Rallarsjakken A | B01 |
| Oct 2020 | Hakon Sletnes Faber | 1,837 | Trondheim Pokal TSF | C45 |
| Jul 2015 | Karsten Ovesen | 1,837 | ch-NOR Seniors A | B16 |
| Apr 2014 | Odon Toth Engegaerd | 1,822 | Narvik Rallarsjakken A | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| Trondheim Pokal TSF | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,727 |
| Narvik Rallarsjakken A | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| ch-Trondheim CC A | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,691 |
| chT-NOR | 2013 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,942 |
| 11th Oslo Sveins Open | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,777 |
| Samfunnsalen Blabyen Grand Prix | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johnny Hanssen's chess games?
65 games by Johnny Hanssen, 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 Johnny Hanssen has played.
What does Johnny Hanssen play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Johnny Hanssen opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johnny Hanssen answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Johnny Hanssen play as White?
As White, Johnny Hanssen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johnny Hanssen play as Black?
As Black, Johnny Hanssen most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Johnny Hanssen's FIDE rating?
Johnny Hanssen is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,842 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Johnny Hanssen played?
Our database contains 65 games by Johnny Hanssen, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 19 draws, 28 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johnny Hanssen?
65 games by Johnny Hanssen 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.