Prepare against Lars Johansen
Norway · World #34,910 classical · FIDE ID 1506455
When preparing against Lars Johansen, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 73 games by Lars Johansen, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Johansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Johansen 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 | 1,959 | 1,998 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,917 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,903 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 22 | 12 | 39 | 30.1% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Johansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Johansen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 84.8% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Johansen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Johansen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Johansen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Johansen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Johansen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
Lars Johansen's chess games
All 73 games by Lars Johansen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Hans Arild Runde | 2,044 | ch-NOR Class1 | B47 |
| Jun 2013 | Hakon Haugsrud | 2,043 | ch-NOR Class1 | C18 |
| Jul 2018 | Svein E Hansen | 2,041 | ch-NOR Seniors 50 | D48 |
| Jul 2018 | Harry Andersen | 1,939 | ch-NOR Seniors 50 | C45 |
| May 2009 | Roar Ulvnes | 1,890 | Oslo ASKO Pinseturnering A | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 1,818 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,891 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,800 |
| Oslo ASKO Pinseturnering A | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,757 |
| Denmark Open | 1993 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Frederikssund DSU 100 years E | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,619 |
| ch-NOR Seniors 50 | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Johansen's chess games?
73 games by Lars Johansen, from Oct 2008 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 Lars Johansen has played.
What does Lars Johansen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Lars Johansen opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Johansen answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Lars Johansen play as White?
As White, Lars Johansen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Johansen play as Black?
As Black, Lars Johansen most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Lars Johansen's FIDE rating?
Lars Johansen is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Lars Johansen played?
Our database contains 73 games by Lars Johansen, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Johansen?
73 games by Lars Johansen 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.