Prepare against Johnny Sorensen
DNK · World #132,499 classical · FIDE ID 1418076
When preparing against Johnny Sorensen, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 65 games by Johnny Sorensen, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johnny Sorensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johnny Sorensen 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 | 1,640 | 1,687 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 10 | 19 | 36 | 15.4% |
| As White | 34 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 14.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 16.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johnny Sorensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johnny Sorensen's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 82.4% | 32.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 32.1% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 41.2% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Johnny Sorensen's chess games
All 65 games by Johnny Sorensen in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Erik Johansen | 1,589 | ch-Amager CC | E61 |
| Oct 2016 | Morten Emil Jannik | 1,520 | ch-Odense Basis 7 | A00 |
| Oct 2011 | Peder Kinch | 1,204 | ch-Amager | A03 |
| Nov 2007 | Claus Pedersen | 1,193 | Amager Guld B | B01 |
| Nov 2007 | Bjorn Nielsen | 1,133 | Amager Guld B | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Amager CC | 2011 | 18 | 3 | 1,302 |
| ch-Amager | 2015 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,190 |
| ch-Amager CC B | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,207 |
| ch-Amager B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,353 |
| Amager Guld B | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,328 |
| ch-Amager Aabne CC D | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,118 |
| Sundbyoster Amager | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,289 |
| ch-Amager Aabne CC | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johnny Sorensen's chess games?
65 games by Johnny Sorensen, from Dec 2013 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 Sorensen has played.
What does Johnny Sorensen play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Johnny Sorensen opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johnny Sorensen answers 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Johnny Sorensen play as White?
As White, Johnny Sorensen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johnny Sorensen play as Black?
As Black, Johnny Sorensen most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Johnny Sorensen's FIDE rating?
Johnny Sorensen is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,687 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Johnny Sorensen played?
Our database contains 65 games by Johnny Sorensen, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 19 draws, 36 losses (15.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johnny Sorensen?
65 games by Johnny Sorensen 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.