Prepare against Nicholas Johnson
Bahamas · World #29,907 classical · FIDE ID 2614588
When preparing against Nicholas Johnson, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (71%).
Our database contains 42 games by Nicholas Johnson, covering Apr 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Johnson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas 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 | 1,987 | 2,000 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 45.2% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 65 rated games against 59 different opponents, across 11 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 65 | 31 | 13 | 21 | 47.7% | 1,882 | 1,911 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 35 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 65.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WGM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 1,811 | 1,891 |
| 2016 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 1,938 | 1,959 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2,087 | 1,987 |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,858 | 1,938 |
| 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,898 | 1,498 |
Where Nicholas Johnson has played
Canada (6) · Bahamas (3) · United States (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Johnson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Johnson's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 70.6% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Johnson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Nicholas Johnson's chess games
All 42 games by Nicholas Johnson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Facundo Vazquez | 2,411 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A23 |
| Sep 2026 | Ursus van Bemmelen | 2,081 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A90 |
| Nov 2018 | Jacob Connor Boswell | 2,035 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | A04 |
| Sep 2026 | Abdulkadir Mohamed Warsame | 2,013 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A10 |
| Mar 2019 | John Reed | 1,990 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | E64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,170 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,878 |
| Laval Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| ch-North American U14 | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| ch-Quebec U20 | 2014 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Johnson's chess games?
42 games by Nicholas Johnson, from Apr 2016 to Oct 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 Nicholas Johnson has played.
What does Nicholas Johnson play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nicholas Johnson opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Johnson answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Johnson play as White?
As White, Nicholas Johnson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Johnson play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Johnson most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Nicholas Johnson's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Johnson is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Nicholas Johnson played?
Our database contains 42 games by Nicholas Johnson, covering Apr 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Johnson?
42 games by Nicholas 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.