Prepare against Thomas Johansson
Sweden · World #9,381 classical · FIDE ID 1708244
Our database contains 186 games by Thomas Johansson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 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 | 2,179 | 2,239 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,263 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 68 | 73 | 45 | 36.6% |
| As White | 84 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 102 | 38 | 42 | 22 | 37.3% |
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 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 61.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 16.7% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 13.1% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Johansson usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Johansson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Johansson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 77.3% | 66.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 52.4% | 65.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 16.7% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Thomas Johansson's chess games
All 186 games by Thomas Johansson 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: 68 wins, 73 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A63 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Stefan Kristjansson | 2,464 | chT-ISL 1617 | A40 |
| Jun 2017 | Stellan Brynell | 2,434 | Vaxjo Nordic zt | E15 |
| Jul 2013 | Alexander Kochyev | 2,417 | 23rd Heart of Finland Open | E67 |
| Mar 2018 | Deniz Arman | 2,384 | chT-SWE 1718 Elite | B40 |
| Jun 2012 | Boris Khanukov | 2,363 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 1718 Elite | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,303 |
| ch-SWE Masters | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| Tabor Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,204 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,252 |
| 9th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,246 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,202 |
| chT2-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Superettan | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Johansson's chess games?
186 games by Thomas Johansson, 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 Thomas Johansson has played.
What does Thomas Johansson play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Thomas Johansson opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Johansson answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Thomas Johansson play as White?
As White, Thomas Johansson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Johansson play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Johansson most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Thomas Johansson's FIDE rating?
Thomas Johansson is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Thomas Johansson played?
Our database contains 186 games by Thomas Johansson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 73 draws, 45 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Johansson?
186 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.