Prepare against Linus Johansson
IM · Sweden · World #1,359 classical · FIDE ID 1711113
Our database contains 867 games by Linus Johansson, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Linus Johansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linus Johansson 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 | 2,421 | 2,506 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,442 | 2,447 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,449 | 2,454 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 867 | 339 | 314 | 214 | 39.1% |
| As White | 443 | 200 | 165 | 78 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 424 | 139 | 149 | 136 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linus Johansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linus Johansson's side.
First moves as White (443 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 348 | 78.6% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 10.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 28 | 6.3% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 19 | 4.3% | 68.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Johansson usually continues g3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Johansson usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Johansson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 99 | 60.7% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 57 | 35.0% | 47.4% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 4.3% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 152 | 88.9% | 49.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 9.4% | 65.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Linus Johansson's chess games
All 867 games by Linus Johansson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 339 wins, 314 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 75 | 35/30/10 | 46.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 60 | 25/23/12 | 41.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 45 | 19/18/8 | 42.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 13/14/15 | 31.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 8/13/8 | 27.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 27 | 6/7/14 | 22.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,662 | 12th WchT | C06 |
| Mar 2019 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,659 | chT-SWE 1819 Elite | A32 |
| Jun 2020 | Aryan Tari | 2,634 | Oslo Offerspill Open | E21 |
| Apr 2017 | Rainer Buhmann | 2,633 | Bundesliga 2016-17 | E44 |
| Feb 2025 | Loek Van Wely | 2,618 | Bundesliga 2024-25 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 40 | 29 | 2,445 |
| Gothenburg Manhem-A | 2018 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,467 |
| ch-SWE | 2023 | 27 | 10 | 2,347 |
| Malmo Open | 2024 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,324 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 22 | 12 | 2,391 |
| Vaxjo Visma GM | 2016 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| chB-SWE | 2013 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,430 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jonathan Westerberg (14 games) · Tiger Hillarp Persson (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linus Johansson's chess games?
867 games by Linus Johansson, from Nov 2009 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 Linus Johansson has played.
What does Linus Johansson play on the first move as White?
Across 443 games with White in our database, Linus Johansson opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linus Johansson answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Linus Johansson play as White?
As White, Linus Johansson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (75 games, 46.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (60 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (45 games, 42.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 443 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linus Johansson play as Black?
As Black, Linus Johansson most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Catalan (27 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 424 games.
What is Linus Johansson's FIDE rating?
Linus Johansson is currently rated 2,421 in classical chess, 2,442 in rapid and 2,449 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,506 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Linus Johansson played?
Our database contains 867 games by Linus Johansson, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 314 draws, 214 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linus Johansson?
867 games by Linus Johansson 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.