Prepare against Athon Willenberg
ZAF · World #76,431 classical · FIDE ID 14303230
When preparing against Athon Willenberg, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Athon Willenberg, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Athon Willenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Athon Willenberg 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 | 1,801 | 1,967 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,943 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,944 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 59.4% |
| As White | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 75.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Athon Willenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Athon Willenberg's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Willenberg usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Athon Willenberg's chess games
All 32 games by Athon Willenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 3 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Maxwell Solomon | 2,193 | South African Open | C01 |
| Jul 2015 | Tshediso M Mpya | 1,975 | South African Open | B15 |
| Jul 2015 | Remondo T. Solomons | 1,869 | South African Open | B22 |
| Jun 2011 | Matthieu Le Marrec | 1,427 | Commonwealth & South African | A45 |
| Jul 2011 | Kriti Lalla | 1,387 | Commonwealth & South African | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2015 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-Africa Amateur | 2005 | 9 | 7 | – |
| Commonwealth & South African | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 1,605 |
| ch-RSA Open | 2005 | 4 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Athon Willenberg's chess games?
32 games by Athon Willenberg, from Aug 2015 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 Athon Willenberg has played.
What does Athon Willenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Athon Willenberg opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Athon Willenberg answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...a6 (17% of games).
What openings does Athon Willenberg play as White?
As White, Athon Willenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Athon Willenberg play as Black?
As Black, Athon Willenberg most often plays: Hungarian Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Athon Willenberg's FIDE rating?
Athon Willenberg is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Athon Willenberg played?
Our database contains 32 games by Athon Willenberg, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 3 draws, 10 losses (59.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Athon Willenberg?
32 games by Athon Willenberg 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.