Prepare against Oliver Johannesson
FM · Iceland · World #5,421 classical · FIDE ID 2305623
Our database contains 339 games by Oliver Johannesson, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Johannesson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Johannesson 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 | 2,262 | 2,302 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,195 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,266 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 339 | 131 | 97 | 111 | 38.6% |
| As White | 165 | 71 | 50 | 44 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 174 | 60 | 47 | 67 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Johannesson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Johannesson's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 99 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 56 | 33.9% | 59.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.5% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Johannesson usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 73.0% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 16 | 25.4% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 50.7% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 31 | 44.9% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Oliver Johannesson's chess games
All 339 games by Oliver Johannesson in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 131 wins, 97 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Simon Bekker-Jensen | 2,462 | Reykjavik Open | D17 |
| Mar 2015 | Ralf Akesson | 2,456 | Reykjavik Open | B42 |
| Jul 2016 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,411 | 27th Pardubice Czech Open A | B47 |
| Mar 2017 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 2,398 | chT-ISL 1617 | E46 |
| Mar 2014 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,360 | Reykjavik WOW Air Open A | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 57 | 32 | 2,153 |
| ch-Nordic U20 | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,337 |
| TCh-ISL Kvika 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 9 | 2,429 |
| Split Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-ISL Open | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,049 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| chT-ISL 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| Uppsala Young Champions Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Johannesson's chess games?
339 games by Oliver Johannesson, from Mar 2010 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 Oliver Johannesson has played.
What does Oliver Johannesson play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Oliver Johannesson opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Johannesson answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Oliver Johannesson play as White?
As White, Oliver Johannesson's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Johannesson play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Johannesson most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Oliver Johannesson's FIDE rating?
Oliver Johannesson is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (May 2015).
How many games has Oliver Johannesson played?
Our database contains 339 games by Oliver Johannesson, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 97 draws, 111 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Johannesson?
339 games by Oliver Johannesson 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.