Prepare against Billy Fellowes
CM · United Kingdom · World #6,765 classical · FIDE ID 483540
When preparing against Billy Fellowes, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Mikenas Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 558 games by Billy Fellowes, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Billy Fellowes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Billy Fellowes 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 | 2,230 | 2,230 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,223 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,281 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558 | 254 | 76 | 228 | 45.5% |
| As White | 280 | 133 | 38 | 109 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 278 | 121 | 38 | 119 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Billy Fellowes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Billy Fellowes's side.
First moves as White (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 45.4% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 102 | 36.4% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 7.1% | 55.0% |
| Nc3 | 17 | 6.1% | 52.9% |
| g3 | 8 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Fellowes usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Fellowes usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Fellowes usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Fellowes usually continues Nc3 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fellowes usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Fellowes usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 124 | 84.4% | 60.5% |
| c6 | 16 | 10.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 45.8% | 42.1% |
| Nc6 | 29 | 34.9% | 36.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Billy Fellowes's chess games
All 558 games by Billy Fellowes in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Sep 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: 254 wins, 76 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 58 | 24/10/24 | 41.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/5/18 | 34.3% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 89 | 48/9/32 | 53.9% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 40 | 23/5/12 | 57.5% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 24 | 6/2/16 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,650 | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | A40 |
| Mar 2025 | Markus Ragger | 2,581 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
| Mar 2025 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,559 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Mar 2025 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 2,551 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
| Aug 2025 | Roven Vogel | 2,551 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 136 | 67.5 | 2,262 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 41 | 19 | 2,223 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 14.5 | 2,318 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,159 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,220 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,247 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Billy Fellowes's chess games?
558 games by Billy Fellowes, from Sep 2019 to Sep 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 Billy Fellowes has played.
What does Billy Fellowes play on the first move as White?
Across 280 games with White in our database, Billy Fellowes opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Billy Fellowes answers 1...Nc6 (84% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...Nc6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Billy Fellowes play as White?
As White, Billy Fellowes's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (58 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); London System (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 280 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Billy Fellowes play as Black?
As Black, Billy Fellowes most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (89 games, 53.9% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (40 games, 57.5% win rate); Mikenas Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 278 games.
What is Billy Fellowes's FIDE rating?
Billy Fellowes is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Billy Fellowes played?
Our database contains 558 games by Billy Fellowes, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 76 draws, 228 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Billy Fellowes?
558 games by Billy Fellowes 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.