Prepare against Kjell Magne Johnsen
Norway · World #48,881 classical · FIDE ID 1505319
When preparing against Kjell Magne Johnsen, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 298 games by Kjell Magne Johnsen, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kjell Magne Johnsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kjell Magne Johnsen 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 | 1,897 | 2,099 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 115 | 93 | 90 | 38.6% |
| As White | 145 | 62 | 43 | 40 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 153 | 53 | 50 | 50 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kjell Magne Johnsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kjell Magne Johnsen's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 81.4% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 23 | 15.9% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues c4 (73.2% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 59.4% | 46.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 15.9% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 11.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 10.1% | 85.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 51.9% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 24.1% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 22.2% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Kjell Magne Johnsen's chess games
All 298 games by Kjell Magne Johnsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 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: 115 wins, 93 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Sherington Amarapala | 2,400 | Oslo Open ELO | D10 |
| Jan 1999 | Paul Svedenborg | 2,255 | Kretsmesterskap qual | C12 |
| Feb 2012 | Bo Adler | 2,167 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | A57 |
| Jun 2014 | Trond Romsdal | 2,129 | ch-NOR North | D36 |
| Jan 2007 | Kevin J Thurlow | 2,119 | Gibraltar Masters | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR North | 2015 | 24 | 13 | 2,033 |
| chB-NOR | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,022 |
| chT-NOR | 2008 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,824 |
| chT-NOR lag | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,826 |
| Kretsmesterskap qual | 1999 | 10 | 8 | 2,485 |
| Kalotturneringen | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,850 |
| ch-Finnmark | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 1,621 |
| Vadsosjakken Open | 2006 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kjell Magne Johnsen's chess games?
298 games by Kjell Magne Johnsen, from Jan 2005 to Aug 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 Kjell Magne Johnsen has played.
What does Kjell Magne Johnsen play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Kjell Magne Johnsen opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kjell Magne Johnsen answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Kjell Magne Johnsen play as White?
As White, Kjell Magne Johnsen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kjell Magne Johnsen play as Black?
As Black, Kjell Magne Johnsen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Kjell Magne Johnsen's FIDE rating?
Kjell Magne Johnsen is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Kjell Magne Johnsen played?
Our database contains 298 games by Kjell Magne Johnsen, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 93 draws, 90 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kjell Magne Johnsen?
298 games by Kjell Magne Johnsen 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.