Prepare against Torsten Johanssen
DEU · World #53,891 classical · FIDE ID 4688295
Our database contains 114 games by Torsten Johanssen, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Johanssen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten Johanssen 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 | 1,878 | 2,030 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 35 | 29 | 50 | 30.7% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 12 | 13 | 33 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Johanssen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Johanssen's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 50 | 89.3% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.1% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Johanssen usually continues Nc3 (52.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Johanssen usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Johanssen usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Johanssen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Johanssen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Johanssen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Torsten Johanssen's chess games
All 114 games by Torsten Johanssen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 35 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | English Opening | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Andre Nixdorf | 2,057 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | A18 |
| Jul 2010 | Frank Kreusch | 1,998 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | D85 |
| Oct 2006 | Colin Russ | 1,963 | 17th Seefeld Open | A46 |
| Jul 2005 | Juergen Buchaeckert | 1,898 | 12th Traum Seniors Open | D85 |
| Aug 2014 | Jonas Leeb | 1,897 | 3rd Arber Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HSG/BUE | 2003 | 10 | 3 | 1,791 |
| Oberjoch Traum Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| 3rd Arber Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,088 |
| 14th Vienna Open B | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,758 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| 17th Seefeld Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| 29th Alpenpokal Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Johanssen's chess games?
114 games by Torsten Johanssen, from Oct 2005 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 Torsten Johanssen has played.
What does Torsten Johanssen play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Torsten Johanssen opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Johanssen answers 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Torsten Johanssen play as White?
As White, Torsten Johanssen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Johanssen play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Johanssen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Torsten Johanssen's FIDE rating?
Torsten Johanssen is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Torsten Johanssen played?
Our database contains 114 games by Torsten Johanssen, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Johanssen?
114 games by Torsten Johanssen 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.