Prepare against William Johansson
Sweden · World #12,230 classical · FIDE ID 1744070
When preparing against William Johansson, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 76 games by William Johansson, covering Dec 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find William Johansson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William 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 | 2,139 | 2,149 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,095 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,074 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 27 | 19 | 30 | 35.5% |
| As White | 37 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 30.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 791 rated games against 533 different opponents, across 205 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 487 | 202 | 125 | 160 | 41.5% | 1,832 | 1,856 | 15 |
| Rapid | 246 | 126 | 31 | 89 | 51.2% | 1,728 | 1,777 | 10 |
| Blitz | 58 | 32 | 6 | 20 | 55.2% | 1,902 | 1,979 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 375 | 99 | 91 | 185 | 26.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 345 | 220 | 66 | 59 | 63.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 18 vs CM.
Tournament wins
13 tournament wins from 141 events, 6 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 1,960 | 2,141 |
| 2025 | 97 | 43 | 27 | 27 | 2,012 | 2,075 |
| 2024 | 52 | 25 | 11 | 16 | 1,966 | 2,035 |
| 2023 | 87 | 42 | 17 | 28 | 1,871 | 1,919 |
| 2022 | 100 | 44 | 22 | 34 | 1,889 | 1,929 |
| 2021 | 77 | 39 | 15 | 23 | 1,823 | 1,906 |
| 2020 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 1,836 | 1,853 |
| 2019 | 104 | 43 | 24 | 37 | 1,726 | 1,738 |
| 2018 | 85 | 40 | 13 | 32 | 1,538 | 1,554 |
| 2017 | 81 | 32 | 12 | 37 | 1,577 | 1,509 |
| 2016 | 41 | 16 | 5 | 20 | 1,466 | 1,298 |
Where William Johansson has played
Sweden (193) · Denmark (3) · Romania (2) · Finland (1) · Germany (1) · Greece (1) · Iceland (1) · Norway (1) · Poland (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Johansson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Johansson's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 48.6% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 21.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 18.9% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 52.8% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Bf4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Johansson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
William Johansson's chess games
All 76 games by William Johansson in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 27 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Lennart Wahlstrom | 2,115 | Gothenburg Open | C41 |
| Sep 2024 | Josef Ask | 2,106 | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | A30 |
| Sep 2024 | Robert Andersson | 2,098 | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | A47 |
| Sep 2024 | Victor Lilliehook | 2,017 | Kvibergspelen Open 2024 | B13 |
| Feb 2026 | Eva Johansson | 1,912 | Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 2,056 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,795 |
| 8th Uppsala Young Champions | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,776 |
| IBCA Wch Blind and Visually imp U22 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,716 |
| Wasa Open U20 1600+ | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,869 |
| Lund CellaVision Cup | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,532 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,182 |
| 9th Uppsala Young Champions | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Johansson's chess games?
76 games by William Johansson, from Dec 2016 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 William Johansson has played.
What does William Johansson play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, William Johansson opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Johansson answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does William Johansson play as White?
As White, William Johansson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Johansson play as Black?
As Black, William Johansson most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is William Johansson's FIDE rating?
William Johansson is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Apr 2026).
How many games has William Johansson played?
Our database contains 76 games by William Johansson, covering Dec 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Johansson?
76 games by William 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.