Prepare against Thomas Johansson
CM · Sweden · World #11,354 classical · FIDE ID 1702998
When preparing against Thomas Johansson, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (24% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (31%).
Our database contains 155 games by Thomas Johansson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Johansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Johansson 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 | 2,149 | 2,254 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,202 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,220 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 52 | 42 | 61 | 33.5% |
| As White | 76 | 31 | 19 | 26 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 79 | 21 | 23 | 35 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Johansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Johansson's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 42.1% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 30 | 39.5% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Johansson usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Johansson usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Johansson usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 23.5% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Thomas Johansson's chess games
All 155 games by Thomas Johansson 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: 52 wins, 42 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Kidambi Sundararajan | 2,446 | — | A17 |
| Mar 2011 | Robert Astrom | 2,438 | chT2-SWE 1011 | A81 |
| Mar 2004 | Jerzy Slaby | 2,393 | — | A29 |
| Aug 2011 | Jacob Carstensen | 2,391 | 33rd Politiken Cup | A87 |
| Jan 2017 | Thorbjorn Bromann | 2,385 | Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,301 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,251 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,228 |
| 31st Politiken Cup | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,159 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,285 |
| chB-SWE | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,145 |
| Copenhagen Obro CXU Open | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Johansson's chess games?
155 games by Thomas Johansson, 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 Thomas Johansson has played.
What does Thomas Johansson play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Thomas Johansson opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Johansson answers 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Thomas Johansson play as White?
As White, Thomas Johansson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Johansson play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Johansson most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Thomas Johansson's FIDE rating?
Thomas Johansson is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Thomas Johansson played?
Our database contains 155 games by Thomas Johansson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 42 draws, 61 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Johansson?
155 games by Thomas Johansson 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.