Prepare against Jon Magnus Joensen
FRO · World #118,014 classical · FIDE ID 7201915
When preparing against Jon Magnus Joensen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 39 games by Jon Magnus Joensen, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jon Magnus Joensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon Magnus 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 | 1,679 | 1,689 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,698 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,695 | 1,695 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 28.2% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jon Magnus Joensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jon Magnus Joensen's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Joensen usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Joensen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Joensen usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Jon Magnus Joensen's chess games
All 39 games by Jon Magnus Joensen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Jorgen Kamp Nielsen | 1,727 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B02 |
| Jul 2017 | Andreas Ph Hansen | 1,624 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C68 |
| Jul 2016 | David Nesse | 1,604 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C45 |
| Jan 2018 | Allan Nielsen | 1,572 | chT3-FAI 1718 | C50 |
| Jan 2018 | Vagn Heldarskard | 1,442 | chT3-FAI 1718 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 6.5 | 1,532 |
| Vestmanna Almennur Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,458 |
| chT3-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,632 |
| chT-FAI 3A | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,015 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,484 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon Magnus Joensen's chess games?
39 games by Jon Magnus Joensen, from Sep 2016 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 Jon Magnus Joensen has played.
What does Jon Magnus Joensen play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jon Magnus Joensen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon Magnus Joensen answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jon Magnus Joensen play as White?
As White, Jon Magnus Joensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon Magnus Joensen play as Black?
As Black, Jon Magnus Joensen most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jon Magnus Joensen's FIDE rating?
Jon Magnus Joensen is currently rated 1,679 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid and 1,695 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,689 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jon Magnus Joensen played?
Our database contains 39 games by Jon Magnus Joensen, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon Magnus Joensen?
39 games by Jon Magnus 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.