Prepare against Sverre Johnsen
Norway · World #14,733 classical · FIDE ID 1500937
When preparing against Sverre Johnsen, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Sverre Johnsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sverre Johnsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sverre Johnsen 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 | 2,108 | 2,172 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,146 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,154 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 66 | 52 | 79 | 33.5% |
| As White | 107 | 38 | 22 | 47 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 90 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sverre Johnsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sverre Johnsen's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 52.3% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 45 | 42.1% | 46.7% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nc3 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 29.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 11 | 23.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 23.4% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Sverre Johnsen's chess games
All 197 games by Sverre Johnsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 66 wins, 52 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Klaus Berg | 2,390 | Gausdal Int | B40 |
| Jan 1993 | Bernd Stein | 2,360 | Gausdal Int | A45 |
| Apr 2001 | Nikola Vasovski | 2,359 | Belgrade TS04 IM | B23 |
| Jan 1993 | Oystein Dannevig | 2,300 | Peer Gynt | D02 |
| Apr 2001 | Dragan B Popovic | 2,263 | Belgrade TS04 IM | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gausdal Int | 1995 | 27 | 8 | 2,207 |
| Troll Masters | 1996 | 18 | 8 | 2,267 |
| Peer Gynt | 1994 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-NOR Open | 2002 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,448 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 1999 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| Belgrade TS04 IM | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
| chB-NOR Open | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sverre Johnsen's chess games?
197 games by Sverre Johnsen, from Apr 2003 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 Sverre Johnsen has played.
What does Sverre Johnsen play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Sverre Johnsen opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sverre Johnsen answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games).
What openings does Sverre Johnsen play as White?
As White, Sverre Johnsen's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sverre Johnsen play as Black?
As Black, Sverre Johnsen most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Sverre Johnsen's FIDE rating?
Sverre Johnsen is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Sverre Johnsen played?
Our database contains 197 games by Sverre Johnsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 52 draws, 79 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sverre Johnsen?
197 games by Sverre Johnsen 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.