Prepare against Joshua Johnson
FM · TTO · World #5,104 classical · FIDE ID 7700768
When preparing against Joshua Johnson, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...a6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Polish Defense as Black, 25.0% over 28 games.
Our database contains 798 games by Joshua Johnson, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Johnson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Johnson 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 | 2,271 | 2,359 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,338 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,322 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 798 | 354 | 102 | 342 | 44.4% |
| As White | 405 | 187 | 55 | 163 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 393 | 167 | 47 | 179 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Johnson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Johnson's side.
First moves as White (404 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 380 | 94.1% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.2% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.2% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Johnson usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a6 | 78 | 38.8% | 35.9% |
| e5 | 74 | 36.8% | 64.2% |
| c5 | 37 | 18.4% | 56.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 45 | 39.8% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 43 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 19.5% | 52.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Joshua Johnson's chess games
All 798 games by Joshua Johnson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Sep 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: 354 wins, 102 draws, 342 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 72 | 27/4/41 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 37 | 19/6/12 | 51.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 29 | 20/1/8 | 69.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| C44 | Center Game | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 97 | 31/4/62 | 32.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 31 | 9/9/13 | 29.0% |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 28 | 7/1/20 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,560 | Speed Chess Super Swiss | C15 |
| Oct 2018 | Helgi Dam Ziska | 2,550 | Olympiad-43 | B51 |
| Jul 2026 | Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno | 2,504 | XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | B31 |
| Jul 2023 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 2,483 | 24th chT-Caribbean | D02 |
| Dec 2018 | Angel Espinosa Aranda | 2,477 | Titled Tue | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 339 | 133.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-TTO | 2025 | 35 | 22 | 2,151 |
| Port of Spain Open | 2017 | 22 | 14 | 2,173 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,053 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,277 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,291 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean | 2023 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Johnson's chess games?
798 games by Joshua Johnson, from Nov 2009 to Sep 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 Joshua Johnson has played.
What does Joshua Johnson play on the first move as White?
Across 404 games with White in our database, Joshua Johnson opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Johnson answers 1...a6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Joshua Johnson play as White?
As White, Joshua Johnson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (72 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 69.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Johnson play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Johnson most often plays: St. George Defense (97 games, 32.0% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Polish Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 393 games.
What is Joshua Johnson's FIDE rating?
Joshua Johnson is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Joshua Johnson played?
Our database contains 798 games by Joshua Johnson, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 354 wins, 102 draws, 342 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Johnson?
798 games by Joshua Johnson 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.