Prepare against Quentin J.F. Johnson
CM · New Zealand · World #42,146 classical · FIDE ID 4301480
When preparing against Quentin J.F. Johnson, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 198 games by Quentin J.F. Johnson, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Quentin J.F. Johnson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Quentin J.F. 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 | 1,926 | 2,171 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,981 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,914 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 95 | 32 | 71 | 48.0% |
| As White | 100 | 51 | 18 | 31 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 98 | 44 | 14 | 40 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Quentin J.F. Johnson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Quentin J.F. Johnson's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 92.0% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Johnson usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Johnson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Johnson usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 81.8% | 51.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 13.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 88.2% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Quentin J.F. Johnson's chess games
All 198 games by Quentin J.F. Johnson in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 95 wins, 32 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Paul Anthony Garbett | 2,346 | ch-NZL 106 | A88 |
| Oct 2007 | Michael Wilkins | 2,245 | Nelson Open | E11 |
| Mar 2013 | Brian Nijman | 2,147 | ch-North Island | A85 |
| Nov 2008 | Helmut Marko | 2,123 | Kaikoura Open | A60 |
| Sep 2004 | Hilton Petrie Bennett | 2,112 | ch-South Island | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 32 | 19.5 | 1,973 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 16 | 10 | 2,077 |
| Otago Queen's Birthday Open | 2008 | 15 | 11 | 2,255 |
| Wellington Open | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 1,761 |
| Dunedin Sutton Trophy | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,051 |
| ch-NZL 106 | 1999 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| Kaikoura Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Quentin J.F. Johnson's chess games?
198 games by Quentin J.F. Johnson, from Jan 2005 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 Quentin J.F. Johnson has played.
What does Quentin J.F. Johnson play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Quentin J.F. Johnson opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Quentin J.F. Johnson answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Quentin J.F. Johnson play as White?
As White, Quentin J.F. Johnson's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Quentin J.F. Johnson play as Black?
As Black, Quentin J.F. Johnson most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Quentin J.F. Johnson's FIDE rating?
Quentin J.F. Johnson is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Quentin J.F. Johnson played?
Our database contains 198 games by Quentin J.F. Johnson, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 32 draws, 71 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Quentin J.F. Johnson?
198 games by Quentin J.F. 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.