Prepare against Sylvia Johnsen
WFM · Norway · World #48,636 classical · FIDE ID 1500988
When preparing against Sylvia Johnsen, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 409 games by Sylvia Johnsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sylvia Johnsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvia 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 | 1,898 | 2,102 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,914 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,972 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 122 | 65 | 222 | 29.8% |
| As White | 202 | 65 | 34 | 103 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 207 | 57 | 31 | 119 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvia Johnsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvia Johnsen's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 64.4% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 60 | 29.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues c3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nc3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nc3 (32.1% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Johnsen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 68 | 61.8% | 33.8% |
| g6 | 31 | 28.2% | 53.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| g5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 62.1% | 31.7% |
| g6 | 16 | 24.2% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.1% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Sylvia Johnsen's chess games
All 409 games by Sylvia Johnsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 122 wins, 65 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 42 | 19/3/20 | 45.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Robert Lagerman | 2,307 | 21st Reykjavik Open | A37 |
| Jan 2000 | Petra Ornstein | 2,223 | Skelleftea Open w | C26 |
| May 2008 | Tom Eckersley-Waites | 2,222 | chT-BCF2 0708 (4NCL) | C97 |
| Jan 1999 | Sverre Johnsen | 2,214 | ch-NOR Master | C28 |
| Aug 2018 | Galina N Strutinskaya | 2,208 | ch-EU Seniors 50 w | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 21 | 7 | 1,961 |
| ch-Nordic w | 2007 | 19 | 9 | 2,102 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2015 | 13 | 9 | 2,033 |
| Olympiad Women-35 | 2002 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,202 |
| 30th Olympiad w | 1992 | 12 | 7 | 2,201 |
| Oslo Open | 2014 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
| Olympiad Women-34 | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| Dortmund Open | 1990 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvia Johnsen's chess games?
409 games by Sylvia Johnsen, from Apr 2003 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 Sylvia Johnsen has played.
What does Sylvia Johnsen play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Sylvia Johnsen opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvia Johnsen answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Sylvia Johnsen play as White?
As White, Sylvia Johnsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvia Johnsen play as Black?
As Black, Sylvia Johnsen most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Sylvia Johnsen's FIDE rating?
Sylvia Johnsen is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Sylvia Johnsen played?
Our database contains 409 games by Sylvia Johnsen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 65 draws, 222 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvia Johnsen?
409 games by Sylvia 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.