Prepare against David J Williams
United Kingdom · World #122,465 classical · FIDE ID 1803565
When preparing against David J Williams, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (37%).
Our database contains 96 games by David J Williams, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David J Williams's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David J Williams 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 | 1,666 | 1,723 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,717 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 22 | 23 | 51 | 22.9% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 6 | 27 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 8 | 17 | 24 | 16.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David J Williams's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David J Williams's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 61.7% | 34.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 19.1% | 22.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 34.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Williams usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Williams usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 47.8% | 18.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
David J Williams's chess games
All 96 games by David J Williams in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 23 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Joshua Pink | 1,814 | Buxton e2e4 Open B 03 | D02 |
| Mar 2013 | Steve Jukes | 1,766 | Buxton e2e4 Open B 03 | A41 |
| Mar 2013 | Kevin M Brown | 1,751 | Buxton e2e4 Open B 03 | D00 |
| Apr 2007 | W Hugh Price | 1,746 | Tom Weston Major Open | A53 |
| Jul 2018 | Stephen Williams | 1,651 | 15th South Wales Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,558 |
| 15th South Wales Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,505 |
| South Wales Autumn Premier | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,550 |
| South Wales New Year Major | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,600 |
| 16th South Wales Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,680 |
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,570 |
| Buxton e2e4 Open B 03 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,870 |
| ch-WLS Seniors 1st | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David J Williams's chess games?
96 games by David J Williams, from Jan 2015 to Aug 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 David J Williams has played.
What does David J Williams play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, David J Williams opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David J Williams answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does David J Williams play as White?
As White, David J Williams's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David J Williams play as Black?
As Black, David J Williams most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is David J Williams's FIDE rating?
David J Williams is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Aug 2024).
How many games has David J Williams played?
Our database contains 96 games by David J Williams, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 23 draws, 51 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David J Williams?
96 games by David J Williams 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.