Prepare against Terje Johannessen
Norway · World #138,426 classical · FIDE ID 1554140
When preparing against Terje Johannessen, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Terje Johannessen, covering Jan 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Terje Johannessen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Terje Johannessen 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 | 1,625 | 1,632 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,544 | 1,614 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,622 | 1,653 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Terje Johannessen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Terje Johannessen's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Johannessen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Johannessen usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Johannessen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Johannessen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Terje Johannessen's chess games
All 32 games by Terje Johannessen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Skjalg Rafnung | 1,595 | FDVhuset Blåbyen Grand Prix 2023 | B | — |
| Oct 2019 | Magne Haukas | 1,532 | ch-Bodo | D02 |
| Nov 2019 | Isak Stover | 1,532 | ch-Bodo | D02 |
| Mar 2019 | Kjell Hjelle | 1,256 | ch-Bodo CC | D02 |
| Nov 2018 | Morten Garder | 1,224 | ch-Bodo | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bodo | 2019 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,380 |
| ch-Bodo CC | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,373 |
| FDVhuset Blåbyen Grand Prix 2023 | B | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,552 |
| FDVhuset Blåbyen Grand Prix 2018 | C | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Terje Johannessen's chess games?
32 games by Terje Johannessen, from Jan 2019 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 Terje Johannessen has played.
What does Terje Johannessen play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Terje Johannessen opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Terje Johannessen answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Terje Johannessen play as White?
As White, Terje Johannessen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Terje Johannessen play as Black?
As Black, Terje Johannessen most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Terje Johannessen's FIDE rating?
Terje Johannessen is currently rated 1,625 in classical chess, 1,544 in rapid and 1,622 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,632 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Terje Johannessen played?
Our database contains 32 games by Terje Johannessen, covering Jan 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Terje Johannessen?
32 games by Terje Johannessen 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.